Service Line Manager (PosCon)

at  Fugro

Job Description
Who we are
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. This is for bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. This is for individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.
We seek a Manager to lead our Positioning & Construction Support (PosCon) service line based in UAE. The PosCon team in UAE supports offshore development activities through asset positioning (i.e. surface & subsea) in near and offshore water depths. Performing construction support for asset infrastructure, platforms, subsea infrastructure, and pipelines and engineering developments. In this role, you will be responsible for acquiring multi-disciplinary and complementary data sets in a single mobilisation by utilising different survey techniques and innovative techniques.
Reporting to the Regional Business Line Director, you will develop and deliver the short—to medium-term strategy for the service line in line with the global and regional strategies. Having full responsibility for the service line’s profit and loss, you will lead our Commercial Management Office (CMO), Project Management Office (PMO) and Client Deliverables to deliver profitable growth for the business and improve safety culture.

Key responsibilities:

• Short to medium-term planning, execution and realisation of the service line strategy.
• Client focus, marketing, business development and tendering activities for the service line.
• Product portfolio and pricing strategies.
• Project management for all projects within the service line and driving delivery excellence.
• Direct and in-direct line management of the team, including recruitment, promotions and career development.
• First-line R&D support for projects.
• Asset management.

What Skills & Experience Will You Have?

Essential

• Degree educated (or similar qualification) or qualified by experience.
• Extensive experience in a similar role, preferably as an Operational / Business manager in a similar industry
• Extensive people management experience
• Strong commercial awareness
• Fluency in written and verbal business-level English language

Desirable

• Previous experience in a Senior Leadership role
• Experience in Marine Asset Positioning & Construction related Marine industry (positioning, survey, subsea, inspection, & engineering)
• A degree in Marine Survey or Engineering supplemented with Business or Management

This job is for you if:

• You have a strong customer focus and seek to promote lasting partnerships by fully understanding customers’ current and future needs.
• You have a creative mindset and enjoy driving innovation to enhance and diversify service offerings.
• You are a strong leader who excels at motivating a team by fostering a culture of learning and development, demonstrating trust and promoting role ownership.

Who you’ll be working with:
You will be a Regional Business/Service Line management team member, working alongside other Service Line Managers and the Financial Controller.
What we offer
Fugro provides a positive work environment and projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer excellent opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and your can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated

• Short to medium-term planning, execution and realisation of the service line strategy.
• Client focus, marketing, business development and tendering activities for the service line.
• Product portfolio and pricing strategies.
• Project management for all projects within the service line and driving delivery excellence.
• Direct and in-direct line management of the team, including recruitment, promotions and career development.
• First-line R&D support for projects.
• Asset management