PLANNING & RESOURCES MANAGER at Deep BV

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Equipment Planning, Capacity Planning, Workflow Improvement, Bottleneck Monitoring, Stakeholder Management, HSEQ Compliance, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Technical Resource Management, People Planning, Logistics, Maritime Operations, Offshore Operations

Industry

Research Services

Description

YOUR ROLE As Planning & Resources Manager at Deep BV, you take charge of developing and strengthening the team of ten Deepers responsible for planning our people and equipment and maintaining our technical resources. You lead and develop the Planning and Technical team, ensuring that people, equipment, time, and budget are aligned with project demands. You have ten direct reports: Planning & Support (Operations): People Planner, Equipment Planner, Office Manager Technical Department (Resources): Lead Engineer, Survey Engineers, Chief Warehouse, Technical Assistant With a clear overview of operations, capacity, and resource availability, you steer the team to deliver realistic and efficient plans while ensuring equipment and technical resources are ready for deployment. You monitor bottlenecks in both planning and resource management, improve workflows, and make sure we stay ahead while remaining in control when operations change at short notice. Working closely with Operations and other departments, you connect strategy with day-to-day execution. Reporting to the Operations Director, you play a visible role in building a strong, reliable, and future-ready operation, both in people planning and technical readiness. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and develop the Planning and Resources teams, setting clear priorities and ensuring strong daily performance. Ensure smart and reliable resource allocation by overseeing the planning of people and equipment, while keeping the bigger operational picture in mind. Support project teams proactively, making sure schedules, equipment, and technical support are aligned with project needs. Keep equipment ready for deployment, ensuring availability, maintenance, certification, and proper warehouse operations. Improve processes and workflows across planning, equipment management, and logistics to increase efficiency and reliability. Maintain high HSEQ standards, ensuring safe working conditions and compliance with quality and certification requirements. Strengthen collaboration across departments, connecting planning, technical, fleet, and project teams to keep operations running smoothly — even when priorities shift. WHO WE LOOK FOR We are looking for a driven operations professional who understands the dynamics of maritime, offshore, or logistics environments. Someone who enjoys responsibility, keeps overview under pressure, and knows how to lead a team in a practical and down-to-earth way. Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration or a similar field. 5+ years of experience in a technical, project-driven environment, preferably in hydrographic, offshore, or maritime operations. Proven experience in resource planning, equipment management, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Solid understanding of operational workflows in dynamic environments. Qualities Strong planning and organizational skills. Leadership and people management capability. Proactive, solution-oriented mindset. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong sense of ownership for safety, quality, and operational excellence. Affinity with technical equipment, engineering teams, and logistics. Ability to drive continuous process improvements. Competence in monitoring resource utilisation and identifying bottlenecks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch. WHAT WE OFFER We offer a challenging and dynamic work environment with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth as well as a chance to contribute to our sustainable and innovative projects: Team Environment: Work with like-minded professionals. Development: High priority on training and development. Benefits: Attractive secondary benefits tailored to your experience and education. Location: An office with a beautiful roof terrace for lunch and drinks, located in Amsterdam Noord, just a ferry ride from the city centre, and easily accessible from outside Amsterdam. Culture: Be part of a growing, inspiring, and innovative international company. APPLY NOW If you're excited about this opportunity, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

The manager will lead and develop the Planning and Resources teams, ensuring smart and reliable allocation of people and equipment aligned with project demands and operational capacity. Responsibilities include proactively supporting project teams, maintaining equipment readiness, improving related workflows, and ensuring high HSEQ standards.