Job Description
Offshore Agent
Location: Suffolk
Reporting To: Package Manager
The Role
Looking for an experienced Offshore Agent (or Senior Section Engineer ready to step up) to lead and control critical marine and offshore construction packages on a major infrastructure project.
You will work directly alongside the Package Manager to drive technical execution, manage a dedicated team of Section/Site Engineers and Offshore Client Representatives, control package budgets, and oversee Tier-1 supply chain partners in a high-stakes offshore environment.
Key Responsibilities
Package Leadership: Take full operational, technical, and commercial control of assigned marine work packages from preparation through to handover.
Team & Subcontractor Management: Direct, coach, and assess competencies for Section Engineers, Site Engineers, and subcontractors, ensuring clear cascading of key project goals.
HSE & Quality Control: Drive Zero Harm standards, review and approve RAMS, lead incident investigations, conduct vessel audits, and take complete ownership of Handover Completion Files (ITPs, NCRs).
Commercial & Budget Ownership: Monitor section budgets, track weekly costs, identify works information changes to support commercial recovery, and assist with Applications for Payment (AfP).
Planning & Productivity: Produce fully resourced stage programmes, convert project schedules into 3-week look-aheads, and track visual KPIs to maintain shift productivity.
Interface Management: Coordinate daily between internal engineering, commercial, and safety teams, serving as a primary point of contact for external client representatives and stakeholders.
Requirements
Essential
Experience: Proven track record in an Agent, Sub-Agent, or Senior Section Engineer role within offshore, marine, or coastal infrastructure projects.
Certifications: Valid CSCS card, SSSTS or SMSTS qualification, STCW-95 (or recognised equivalent marine safety certification), and a full UK driving license.
Commercial & Planning Skills: Strong knowledge of contract change-management, detailed site record-keeping, and experience building/tracking resourced programmes.
Offshore Working: High level of self-motivation and adaptability to work unsociable hours driven by tide and marine operations.
Desirable
Education & Accreditation: Degree in Civil/Marine Engineering or equivalent; holding (or working toward) ICE, IHT, or equivalent professional membership.
Technical Expertise: Experience evaluating supplier technical solutions, deep-water/marine installations, and inputting into design constructability.
Give me a message on Whatsapp (phone number removed) or give me a call - Sam French
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
