Maritime Developments Limited - Maritime Developments | Tailored consultancy, equipment and personnel packages

Do you want to be a part of a forward thinking team, challenging how things are done today to find improved solutions for tomorrow? Are you energetic and driven, with real hunger to progress?

The MDL brand is centred on a unique personality that shapes us in the development of our team and guides us on how we select who should be part of it. We live Ingenious Instinct by always being open minded to ideas, whatever they are and whomever they come from. We encourage creativity and problem solving, we challenge our team, our processes and our offering to customers, and we celebrate our successes.

We are hiring a Project Manager to join our Global Project Delivery team.

This role is based primarily in our Aberdeen office, you will also be encouraged to travel internationally, embedding yourself within client operations to guarantee an exceptional customer experience.

About the Role

Delivering world-class offshore solutions that drive the industry forward. As a Project Manager, you will take ownership of turnkey offshore projects, delivering a range of integrated services to ensure seamless execution for our clients worldwide

From leading-edge energy operators to emerging international contractors, you will work with a diverse portfolio of customers, tailoring solutions that span engineering, operations, and asset management.

With the backing of MDL's best-in-class equipment and expert teams, your role will be to orchestrate the entire project lifecycle, ensuring client success from contract award through to offshore execution.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Full Project Ownership - Take the lead on global offshore projects, ensuring smooth execution and customer satisfaction from contract award to closeout.

Turnkey Service Delivery - Manage a range of integrated MDL services, including equipment rental, engineering support, offshore personnel, and operational planning.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management - Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building trust through proactive communication, problem-solving, and high-quality service delivery.

Project Execution & Risk Management - Define and control project scopes, costs, schedules, and risks, ensuring all work meets the highest safety, technical, and operational standards.

Cross-Functional Coordination - Work closely with MDL's Engineering, Operations, Assets, and Commercial teams to align project execution with strategic business objectives.

Offshore & International Presence - Travel to client locations, fabrication yards, and offshore worksites when required, ensuring seamless integration between planning and execution.

Commercial & Financial Oversight - Manage project budgets, forecast costs, and drive efficiencies to protect margins and maximize value for both MDL and its clients.

Continuous Improvement - Identify lessons learned and best practices to refine MDL's approach to project execution and maintain our reputation as an industry leader.

Key Result Areas

• Successful delivery of projects in line with agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• High customer satisfaction through proactive engagement and tailored solutions.
• Operational excellence, ensuring safe and efficient project execution offshore.
• Commercial success, driving profitability while maintaining cost control and value creation.
• Team leadership, effectively managing internal and external stakeholders to deliver results.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of formal project management methods, processes, procedures, techniques and tools - initiation-planning-execution-closure, Earned Value, Critical Path, MS Project, different stages of planning, risk & issue assessment, requirements analysis, estimating & costing.
• Ability to negotiate with clients in a project environment, present commercial and technical solutions for changes to work scopes to clients and develop win-win strategies.
• Ability to work within a team and work across departments to achieve a common goal.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office applications, and database use and management.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Skill and experience with small to medium scale projects.

Qualification

• Educated to degree level is preferred.
• Over 5 years of experience in project management and project engineering within an Oil and Gas or Engineering Service company is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate is preferred.
• Experience managing a project P&L, reviewing and executing project contracts and managing client expectations.
• Experience with project cost control, cost controlling software and a track record of delivering projects on-time and on-budget.

Personal Attributes

At MDL, your attitude is just as important as your expertise. Project Manager must embody the following traits:

Leadership - A natural decision-maker who takes accountability and inspires others to excel.

Problem-Solver - Ability to think critically and act decisively in high-pressure situations.

Client-Focused - Builds strong relationships and prioritizes customer experience.

Detail-Oriented & Strategic - Balances the big picture with meticulous execution.

Adaptable & Resilient - Thrives in fast-paced environments and embraces change.

Collaborative - Works effectively across multiple teams and disciplines.

At Maritime Developments, we believe that diversity drives innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

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