Our Employee People Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
The Motive Offshore Group are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.
We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move in to the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group and we encourage an inclusive, innovative and collaborative workplace that allows our employees & candidates to positively work towards their career potential.


About the role:
Location: Stavanger, Norway
Hours: Full time
The Operations Manager is responsible for carrying out effective planning of projects, and ensuring staff are trained to a level where they can execute projects within a timely matter and cost effective manner which causes no detriment to the business.
As part of your role, you will be responsible for the review of projects, and to offer improvements on how the business operates. This will involve liaising with existing clients, to continue to develop relationships to encourage repeat business.


About the team:
You’ll be joining our Motive team, who are mainly based in Stavanger. Over the past few years, this team has grown significantly as Motive continues to expand and our intention is to continue this. Reporting into Regional Manager for Norway, you’ll be working alongside a Sales & Operations team that strive for high quality service of work.
You will also be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and globally that want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values driven and hard-working professional environment.


Responsibilities:

• Adopting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• Identify the requirements of the operations team and build a team to deliver this.
• Ensure all projects are delivered as per the client’s expectations, inclusive of supplying personnel with sufficient training.
• Liaising with other members of Motive AS and Group to ensure equipment required out within projects driven by the Operations Manager are supplied to their expectations.
• Investing in growth of the Operations team, including office staff and technicians. Training and developing the team, ensuring the continual transfer of knowledge allowing for future succession.
• Manage and support Operations team and technicians to work cooperatively and ensure success.
• Report on project updates to the General Manager while liaising with Sales teams on contract extensions, also ensuring VOR’s and contract are updated both internally and externally.
• Assist with cost analysis during quotation phases for non-off the shelf projects.
• Tracking utilisation of equipment and personnel
• Overall responsibility of condition of equipment when leaving for a project, including certification.
• Ensure accurate project information is provided to the Finance Department in a timely manner to allow for invoicing and accurate month end cost requirements.
• Work in accordance with Motive policies and procedures file continually looking for and implementing opportunities for improvement and increased efficiencies.
• Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd

Required skills / knowledge:

• Senior experience of Operations & Project Management within the Offshore industry would be preferred
• Good communication skills with the ability to build strong, working relationships, internal and external to the organisation.
• Excellent planning and scheduling skills.
• Ability to influence, motivate and lead a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and to adhere to deadlines.
• Logical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Self-Motivated and adaptable to the needs of different clients.
• Understanding of budget control.

How to Apply & what happens next:
You can apply for this role by sending us a CV with any supporting documents telling us why you’d like to work with us at Motive Offshore Group.
We want to find great people and learn more about you as a person, ensuring we all have a positive recruitment journey. So please, tell us more about you, however you’d want.
Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll be back in touch as soon as possible to update you on the next stages of the process. If you have any questions about the role or want to chat about what life is like at Motive Offshore Group, email us at recruitment@motive-offshore.com.


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