JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

Wood is seeking a Commercial Fisheries Manager to join our Technical Consulting team on a part-time contract basis. This role will support a key client and can be based at either our Staines or Aberdeen office. For the ideal candidate, we are open to considering remote working arrangements within the UK.

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The Role

This role ensures effective management of fisheries liaison services, transparent financial oversight, and strong collaboration between contractors, operators, and fishers. By integrating stakeholder feedback into project planning and fostering open communication, the Commercial Fisheries Manager safeguards both operational efficiency and community trust while driving best practices in fisheries management.

The role also involves building strong stakeholder relationships by acting as a trusted interface between project teams, contractors, and the fishing community. It requires proactive engagement to anticipate potential conflicts, ensure timely resolution of issues, and safeguard the interests of both the project and local fishers.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Within Technical Consulting, our clients range from both major and independent operators of onshore oil & gas and clean energy facilities such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and windfarms, through to suppliers, fabricators and EPC contractors. We execute projects from concept through detailed design, construction and commissioning on a world-wide basis. We are proud to be working on projects that support the energy transition journey, enabling a more sustainable future for us all.

What we can offer

• A caring team culture we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
• Energy Transition Academy join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the Energy sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Key Objective of this role are:

• Manager for the contract with ERM for CFLO services (Company Fisheries Liaison Officer) who are the day-to-day interface with fishers.
• Manager for the contract with NFFO (National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations) for OFLO, Scout Vessels & Disruption Payment Processing Services.
• Oversight of a budget across those 2x contracts.
• Establishment of new contract with independent 3rd party to audit and assure information and payments made to/by CFLO, NFFO and fishers.
• Oversight and performance management of ERM & NFFO.
• Review and approval of project fisheries documentation produced by ERM.
• Project contact for ERM and NFFO for implementation of requests/actions received from fishers into engineering and construction plans.
• Establish quarterly meetings between parties to drive alignment and share best practice on fisheries management. Consider joining wider Operator networks.
• Support CFLO with regular direct f2f engagement with fishers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills And Qualifications

What Makes you Remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Experience of being either a CFLO or an Operator Commercial Fisheries Manager
• Prior project experience of dealing with commercial fisheries (ideally in UK)
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive alignment between operators, and foster collaborative relationships
• Skilled in conflict resolution and proactive in identifying and mitigating risks related to fisheries management

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.