Job description

Location: United Kingdom / Offshore (UKCS & International Projects)

Job Description: The role involves leading and supervising ROV operations across construction, decommissioning, IRM, and survey scopes. The position requires extensive offshore experience, strong technical expertise, and proven leadership capability. Operations may be vessel-based or supported by ROC (Remote Operations Centers), depending on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

As per company policy, the main duties may include but are not limited to:
 • Leading and supervising ROV operations, including piloting, tooling integration, and system performance management
 • Conducting fault-finding, technical troubleshooting, and overseeing maintenance of ROV systems
 • Providing technical and operational leadership to ROV teams offshore
 • Supporting project delivery through planning, reporting, and client interfacing
 • Participating in incident investigations, technical reviews, and lessons learned processes
 • Assessing and mentoring junior ROV personnel and supporting competence development

Requirements:

• Minimum 540 days offshore ROV experience, with logged piloting hours recorded in an IMCA ROV Logbook
• CV with full work history to date
• Valid and current IMCA Company Member Competence Certificate or completed and validated IMCA Competence Portfolio (R02)
• Multi-discipline project experience including construction, decommissioning, IRM, or survey scopes
• Experience with Saab Seaeye and/or Kystdesign ROV systems (preferred)
• Recognized technical qualification in electrical, electronic, mechanical, or hydraulic discipline (NVQ Level 3, HNC, military trade, or equivalent)
• Exposure to simulator-based training and/or ROC operations (preferred)
• Experience contributing to incident investigations, technical reviews, or operational debriefs
• Strong leadership, communication, and client interface skills
• Proven ability to supervise tooling integration and complex ROV operations
• Approved Company Competence Assessor or willingness to undertake Assessor training

Certification & Medical:

• OPITO approved BOSIET with CA-EBS
• MIST (UKCS only)
• OEUK Medical, including bi-deltoid shoulder measurements

Employment Details:

• Contract Duration: Project-based / As per operational requirements
 • Salary: Competitive, based on experience
 • Benefits:
 – Contributory pension scheme
 – Private medical insurance
 – Death in service benefit
 – Accommodation, meals, and transportation when offshore

What You Can Expect:

• A dynamic working environment with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team
 • Opportunities to contribute to high-impact offshore projects
 • Strong focus on career development, including access to online and in-house courses via the Boskalis

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