Commercial Manager (Marine Salvage & Offshore Operations)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee commercial activities and project execution for marine salvage, wreck removal and offshore operations. The role combines commercial management with hands-on operational involvement, including attendance at offshore locations and project sites to ensure effective cost, manpower, logistics and operational management.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage project costing, budgeting, pricing, cost control and profitability.
- Oversee project execution, including offshore salvage operations and on-site coordination.
- Plan and manage manpower, vessel chartering, equipment, contractors and project logistics.
- Coordinate mobilisation, transportation, accommodation and other operational requirements.
- Prepare and manage tenders, RFQs, commercial proposals, contracts and negotiations.
- Monitor project progress, expenditure and resource utilisation to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Liaise with clients, shipowners, subcontractors, suppliers and internal technical and operations teams.
- Identify commercial risks, manage variations and claims, and ensure alignment between project scope, budget and operational requirements.
- Develop new business opportunities and maintain strong client relationships.
Job Requirements
- Typically 7–10 years of relevant experience in marine salvage, offshore, marine projects or related industries.
- Strong experience in commercial management, project costing, budgeting and cost control.
- Good understanding of offshore operations, vessel chartering, manpower planning and logistics coordination.
- Experience in tendering, contract negotiation and subcontractor management.
- Willingness to travel and attend offshore operations, vessels and project sites as required.
- Strong commercial awareness, leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work under pressure and respond to urgent, time-critical project requirements.
Working Arrangement
- 5-day work week, primarily office-based between projects.
- Regular offshore and project site attendance as operational requirements dictate.
- Flexible working hours may be required during active salvage operations, mobilisation and emergency response.
About Intermarine UK
We specialise in connecting skilled professionals with projects that are integral to shaping the future. For over two decades, we have been dedicated to supporting strategically vital industries that face increasing skills shortages, assisting individuals in building fulfilling careers across marine, defence, nuclear, offshore energy, and heavy industry. What started as a specialist workforce provider for the defence and marine sectors has evolved into a group of businesses that support the entire lifecycle of complex programmes, all the while remaining committed to creating opportunities for individuals and delivering value to our clients.
We believe that successful careers are founded on strong relationships, open communication, and meaningful work. This is why we adopt a people-first approach to recruitment, taking the time to understand your skills, aspirations, and objectives. By operating with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to quality, we connect talented individuals with opportunities that allow them to make a genuine impact while fostering long-term careers in some of the world's most significant industries.
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