Role Purpose The Assistant Project Manager (APM)will support the Project Manager and project teamin delivering a project on time, within budget, safely and to the required quality standards.
More specifically, the Assistant ProjectManager will:
Relieve the Project Managerby handling day-to-day coordination, allowing them to focuson strategic and client-facing tasks.
Maintain project momentum by tracking schedules, actions and deliverables.
Strengthen operational readiness by supporting offshore preparation (vessels, equipment and personnel logistics).
Ensure communication flow between stakeholders (onshore teams,offshore teams, clients and subcontractors).
Safeguard compliance with QHSE,financial and contractual requirements.
Facilitate accurate reporting so the projectteam and clients have reliable andup-to-date information.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Project Coordination - Support planning, scheduling and execution of offshore cable lay and burial operations.
Operational Support - Assistin vessel mobilisations, daily offshore operations and logistics.
Reporting - Prepare dailyprogress reports, updateproject trackers and maintain documentation.
Financial Assistance - Trackproject budgets, purchase orders, and assistwith cost control.
QHSE Compliance - Support safety initiatives, reporting, and ensure operations meet health, safety and environmental standards.
Stakeholder Communication - Coordinate between internal teams,clients, subcontractors and vessel crews.
Procurement Support - Assistwith subcontractor management and equipment procurement.
Project Close-out - Helpcompile final reports, lessons learned and close-out documentation.
Key Tasks
Assist in the preparation and execution of cable installation and burialproject plans, schedules and risk assessments.
Support offshore campaign mobilisation and demobilisation activities, including vessel preparation and logistics coordination.
Coordinate between internal teams (engineering, HSE, procurement) and external contractors or vessel crews.
Track project deliverables, technical documentation and operational reporting requirements.
Support daily progress reporting (DPR)during offshore operations and assist in maintaining project logs and records.
Assist with the reviewand management of subcontractor scopes,ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.
Participate in client meetings, project reviews and operational briefings, taking notesand following up on action items.
Help monitor project budgets, financial forecasting, and invoice tracking in coordination with the finance team.
Role Title:
Assistant Project Manager
Ensure compliance with project-specific quality, health, safety and environmental (QHSE) requirements.
Contribute to the preparation of project close-out reports and lessons learned exercises.
Key Measurables
On-Time Task Completion – Support tasks delivered as per project schedule.
Cost Control Accuracy – Correct tracking and forecasting of project costs.
Quality of Reporting – Timely and complete submission of project documentation.
Operational Readiness – Vessel mobilisation/demobilisation support completed on time.
QHSE Contribution – Active participation in maintaining safety and environmental standards.
Key Behaviours
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Resilience under pressure.
Accountability.
Safety-first mindset.
Good people management skills.
Ability to work underpressure and to tight deadlines.
Demonstrates strong negotiation skills.
Motivates and builds commitment of peers, supervisors and supervised staffmembers to participating in and contributing to activities and projects.
Develops and monitors theimplementation of the new standards and processes.
Makes and commits to decisions with integrity and transparency and in full compliance with the
agency’s regulations, rules and policies.
Education and Qualifications Specific to Role
Essential Qualifications
~ Degree/Master’s educated – BEng/BSC in relevant engineering/management discipline.
Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience
Prince2 foundation.
Project Management Qualification (PMQ, formerly known as the APMP).
Demonstrable Experience Specific to Role
Substantial experience as a Project Manager in oil and gas, subsea or other related industry.
Able to read and understand contracts.
IT literate including Excel, Word, Power Point etc.