Offshore Installation Manager

Job description

Intervention Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) – NUI Platforms

Location: Offshore – Morecambe Bay

Rotation: 2/3

Contract: 12 months

Mobilisation: Blackpool

Job Overview

An experienced Intervention Offshore Installation Manager is required to support operations across Normally Unattended Installations (NUI) within the Morecambe Gas Fields.

This leadership position is responsible for leading a multi-disciplined offshore team to safely deliver maintenance, intervention and project activities across unmanned gas production platforms. The role requires strong operational leadership, ensuring safe production operations while delivering planned work scopes and responding effectively to unplanned operational requirements.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining safe hydrocarbon production, ensuring compliance with operational procedures and driving high standards of offshore performance.

Key Responsibilities

Offshore Operations and Safety

• Adhere to Safe Systems of Work to ensure safe gas production within a hazardous offshore environment.
• Supervise Production Operations Technicians and promote teamwork across offshore personnel.
• Ensure operators are competent and capable of performing their duties safely and effectively.
• Maintain constant awareness of plant operational status to ensure safe and efficient production operations.
• Monitor planned work scopes and understand the safety precautions required and the impact on protective systems and production availability.
• Perform emergency duties when required and maintain full knowledge of installation emergency response procedures.
• Authorise mechanical isolations and de-isolations and prepare commissioning and decommissioning procedures in line with safe system requirements.
• Operate systems and equipment in accordance with approved operating procedures and company standards.

Operational Delivery

• Lead intervention campaigns, maintenance scopes and reinstatement activities across NUI platforms.
• Coordinate work scopes to ensure safe and efficient delivery of operational plans.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and embed work management excellence into day-to-day operations.
• Ensure operational compliance with legislative requirements and company management systems.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplined offshore workforce including technicians and support personnel.
• Establish and maintain a working culture aligned with company safety and operational values.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team focused on safety, performance and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear communication and leadership to offshore personnel and stakeholders.
• Support workforce planning and ensure effective management of offshore personnel wellbeing and development.

Performance and Development

• Lead the performance management process across the offshore team.
• Ensure team members have clear objectives aligned with operational goals.
• Provide constructive feedback and coaching to support employee development.
• Promote skills development and career progression across the team.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Promote an inclusive working environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect.
• Encourage diverse perspectives and collaboration across teams.
• Recognise and address unconscious bias and support equal opportunities for all personnel.

Experience Required

• Significant offshore leadership experience within hydrocarbon production or complex process plant environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing offshore teams in a high hazard environment.
• Strong operational understanding of offshore gas production and processing facilities.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in complex operational environments.
• Extensive experience working on Normally Unattended Installations (NUI) is essential.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement:

• BTEC or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical discipline.

Certifications

Candidates must hold valid offshore certification including:

• Offshore Survival (BOSIET or FOET)
• Offshore Medical
• MIST

Key operational certifications include:

• Management of Major Emergencies (IOIM)
• OIM Regulations Training
• ERT Coxswain
• COERTM (Offshore Emergency Response Team Member)
• Offshore First Aid
• Banksman or Slinger Banksman

Additional operational training may include:

• Permit to Work Systems
• Risk Assessment
• Environmental Awareness
• H2S Awareness
• Mechanical Isolations
• Well Integrity Management Systems
• Oil Spill Response (OPEP Level 1)
• Confined Space Awareness
• Lifting Operations (LOLER)
• Working at Height

Important Requirement

Due to the operational nature of these assets, candidates must have previous experience working on Normally Unattended Installations. Applications without this experience will not be considered.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English