Operations Manager; Offshore

Job Introduction Operations Manager - Energy (Offshore) ESS - Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland

Location: Westhill, Aberdeenshire (Office-based with travel, including offshore)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Company Benefits

ESS, the specialist Energy sector division of Compass Group, provides market-leading catering, hospitality, and support services to offshore and onshore clients across the UK. As our portfolio continues to grow, we are expanding our operational team and are now seeking an Operations Manager - Energy (Offshore UK) to help drive exceptional service delivery and operational performance.

• The role is responsible for operational management to deliver agreed business objectives, drive sustainable growth, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• The postholder implements operational strategies and plans, monitors performance, and supports effective governance, financial control, and data-driven decision-making in line with direction set by senior leadership.
• The role manages contract delivery across the full lifecycle, including mobilisation and demobilisation, workforce planning, subcontractor management, and client relationship management.
• The postholder ensures compliance with all regulatory, licensing, health, safety, environmental, and company requirements.
• A key focus is on leading and developing high-performing operational teams, supporting performance management, coaching and engagement.
• The postholder contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and supports business development activity, including identifying opportunities within existing contracts and contributing to commercially sound bids and proposals.

• Understanding of Energy sector, including offshore.
• Experience delivering catering and facilities management contracts within the Energy and / or Infrastructure sectors.
• Strong operational management capability, with a track record of delivering business objectives and results.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive innovation, and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including management of substantial budgets in price-sensitive markets.
• In-depth understanding of relevant regulatory, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse, high-performing teams aligned to organisational goals.
• Strong client and customer focus, with a demonstrable record of delivering high levels of satisfaction.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond effectively to changing business priorities, with the ability to transfer skills across service lines.
• Full, valid driving licence.
• Holds, or is willing to obtain, required offshore certifications: OEUK Medical and Food Handlers Medical (including shoulder measurements), BOSIET/FOET, and MIST.
• Due to offshore safety requirements, this role is subject to OEUK Safe Weight Limit guidelines, effective from 1 November 2026.

• Level 4 Qualification in Management & Leadership.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive company benefits
• Career development opportunities across Compass Group
• A collaborative, supportive, and safety-first working culture
• The chance to contribute to high-profile offshore operations

If you are an operational professional with a passion for service excellence and are looking to progress your career within the Energy sector, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your suitability.