Manager Marine Operations
Job in
London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-23
Listing for:
McDermott International
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-23
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Marine Engineering / Maritime, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Marine
Location:
Chiswick, London, United Kingdom
Schedule:
Full time Posted:
Job Overview:
The Manager Marine Operations is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. The Manager Marine Operations may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Marine Operations and/or Marine Project Execution. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Marine Operations as well as broad knowledge of the Marine construction operations.
The Manager Marine Operations provides technical and engineering support to an offshore construction project or tender.
The Manager Marine Operations will generally be involved in all stages of a project life cycle from providing technical support to an early engagement commercial pursuit on through to project execution and final close out.
The role is an office based position, however periodic on site field support (construction sites and offshore locations) may be required to ensure the work scope is properly executed.
The Manager Marine Operations will lead and supervise engineers with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise in the support of planning and executing offshore construction projects.
Qualifications Essential Qualifications and
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; (mechanical, civil, subsea, ocean, petroleum, energy, or chemical preferred) or a related field
15+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry with Major Contractors or consultantA minimum of 15 years of Marine Operations and/or marine project execution experience
Previous experience with broad in-depth knowledge of marine project execution practices and engineering processes including detailed knowledge of offshore operations practices.
Previous in-depth experience including both execution experience and leading operations involving multiple offshore construction methods which could include some of the following: offshore pipelay, structure installation, floating facility installation, flex lay, subsea hardware installation, pre-commissioning, and/or decommissioning operations
Proficiency in using project planning software including Microsoft suite of applications (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and/ Project) Comprehensive understanding of engineering principles, technical drawings, and specifications
In-depth knowledge of relevant codes and standards within the EPCI industry
Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team towards project objectives
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to resolving technical challenges
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Significant experience with cost and risk management and actively seeks to achieve added value.
Previous experience leading and developing teams
Other Job Titles with Common
Roles and Responsibilities:
With different terminology used in different global markets, the following titles are acceptable for use in job postings and general use on business cards, e-mail signatures, etc.
Senior Principal Project Engineer Senior Principal Field Engineer Installation Manager (Marine)#LI-SM1
Responsibilities Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Provide oversight and lead support of the marine aspect of a commercial pursuit including providing input to marine execution strategy, coordination of tender input, ensuring collaborative inputs from all requisite internal stakeholders and subject matter experts, and support in…
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