Senior Manager - Subsea - Maritime & Shipping

Job Purpose

About The Maritime Cluster

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Develop and execute the overall subsea strategy aligned with Divetechs business plan and AD Ports corporate objectives.
• Lead the safe delivery of all diving operations, air & mixed gas across multiple asset classes (ports, offshore platforms, subsea structures, vessels).
• Oversee daily operations of the Underwater Vessel Husbandry division, ensuring compliance with AD Ports environmental regulations, vessel turnaround KPIs, and client-specific protocols.
• Provide oversight and governance to the Subsea Projects Team, ensuring all scopes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standard.
• Drive high levels of workforce performance, competency, and professionalism across a diverse pool of divers, operators, supervisors, and project personnel.

Diving Safety, Compliance & Governance

• Act as Divetechs senior accountable person for diving safety standards.
• Ensure full compliance with IMCA, ADNOC Offshore, AD Ports, UAE Federal Law, HSE, and all client-driven diving requirements.
• Maintain strict governance of Diving System Audits (DSA), Life Support Systems, chamber readiness, and vessel readiness.
• Lead incident investigations and oversee the implementation of corrective actions.
• Champion a safety-first culture and maintain Divetechs reputation for zero-harm operations.

Technical Support & Asset Management

• Support the Technical Team responsible for:
• Diving system maintenance (air compressors, HP/LP systems, chambers, umbilical’s, tools).
• Equipment certification (NDT, LOLER, pressure systems, IMCA-required technical dossiers).
• Consumables and spare parts management.
• Preventive maintenance schedules & asset lifecycle plans.
• Ensure all diving equipment and spreads (DDCs, LARS, hydraulic tools, brush carts, ROVs if applicable) meet readiness, reliability, and Class/IMCA requirements.
• Collaborate with Procurement for CAPEX planning of new systems, upgrades, and technology improvements.

Financial & Commercial Accountability

• Prepare annual budgets and manage divisional OPEX & CAPEX.
• Control project cost forecasting, manpower productivity, and margin performance.
• Support tendering and proposal efforts by building technical methodologies, resourcing plans, and risk assessments.
• Ensure commercial discipline is integrated into planning, execution, and close-out of all subsea scopes.

Workforce Leadership & Capability Building

• Provide leadership to approx. 150 divers and subsea personnel across various competencies.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, competency assessments, and training planning.
• Implement succession planning for Diving Supervisors, Life Support personnel, and Project Leads.
• Promote strong teamwork and collaboration across operations, technical, QHSE, commercial, and logistics.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Act as a senior Divetech representative with:
• AD Ports
• ADNOC Offshore
• EPC contractors
• Vessel owners & shipping agencies
• Classification societies
• Strengthening Divetechs reputation through proactive client engagement, solution development, and technical assurance.

Minimum

Minimum

• 5+ years
• in a senior leadership role managing multi-disciplinary subsea teams.
• Extensive experience working within UAE offshore/port environments (AD Ports, ADNOC Offshore preferred).
• Strong knowledge of

Imca

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• , OSHAD, and international subsea regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated competency in managing large diving teams, multiple projects, and high-risk environments.
• Technical understanding of diving systems, underwater tools, maintenance practices, and equipment certification requirements.
• Commercial Offshore Diving background (ex-Diving Supervisor/LSO/Diving Superintendent) is a strong advantage.
• IMCA qualifications or relevant HSE certifications.
• Degree in Marine Engineering, Subsea Engineering, Offshore Operations, or equivalent.
• Experience managing CAPEX programs and asset replacement cycles.
• Experience with Vessel, ROV & hull cleaning technologies.
• Experience with managing & understanding contractual CPA’s

Required Skills

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels.
• High integrity and commitment to safety as a core value.
• Excellent decision-making in time-constrained and high-risk environments.
• Strong planning, organization, and operational discipline.
• Resilient, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance commercial delivery with high compliance standards.