Job Description

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

In your job you will work for the offshore energy division. Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all-round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We’re involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities.

Make your mark as Vessel Manager (Dive) for Boskalis Subsea Services located in Aberdeen and be the focal point for all aspects of vessel operations. As Vessel Manager you work closely together with both the vessel, on Marine and Dive maintenance, as well as our Operations department. You ensure proactive supplier management, cost control and delivering the operation of the vessel in line with approved budgets.

Your responsibilities as a Vessel Manager:

• Supervision of the technical operation of the Fleet as established by/with the Head of Assets.
• Supervision on the technical operation of dive systems on board the assets.
• Co-ordinate with the various departments to ensure compliance with Class, Flag State and management system requirements.
• Co-ordination of repair and maintenance periods, dry docking and special projects.
• Maintain a high quality working environment on board.
• Alongside the Head of Assets ensure the quality of staff and crew, with supervision, development and coaching.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders within the business unit.
• Oversee the preparation and management of vessel / project budgets.
• Monitor and approve all budgeted vessel expenditures.
• Monitor budget and input to monthly reporting on expenditure and forecasting with vessel finance team.

Qualifications

You can make your mark as a Vessel Manager if you have

• Experience on board offshore vessels, DP2 on Dive vessels or equivalent shore based experience.
• A high level understanding of DP, Dive, Marine Operations and Class / Flag requirements
• Competent Microsoft Office user
• Excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work using own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to build effective working relationships

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditionsBesides a competitive salary, you will receive a holiday entitlement of 34 days, a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and death in service benefit. There is also a range of flexible benefits you can take advantage of including the opportunity to buy additional holidays each year.
• Career development We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.

Extra information

• Your team: you will join an existing team of Fleet management professionals. Working as part of the Assets division, you will report directly to the Head of Assets.
• Where you will work: Your location will be our office in Aberdeen. We offer a hybrid working policy.
• Full/part- time job: The position of Vessel Manageris full time, 35 hours per week.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Additional Information

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Vessel Manager. Please contact Matthew Hurrel, Recruiter.

Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.

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Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore, we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.