Assistant Project Manager - Norway (#523)

Stavanger, Sola, Norway

Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….

People.    

Planet.      

Product.

Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move in to the more sustainable world.

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group and we encourage an inclusive, innovative and collaborative workplace that allows our employees & candidates to positively work towards their career potential.

About the role: 

Location: Stavanger, Norway

Hours: Full Time

The Assistant Project Manager has a crucial role in supporting the success of projects by coordinating with various departments and subcontractors. The cross-functional collaboration is essential for meeting deadlines and maintaining efficiency.

This role will be responsible for ensuring project cost, schedule, and contract objectives are met through effective planning, tracking, and reporting. It will involve supporting the managing of budgets, reviewing contracts, handling variations, and ensuring compliance with project policies and procedures. The individual collaborates closely with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders to maintain project integrity and ensure successful outcomes.

About the team:

You’ll be joining our Motive team, who are mainly based in Stavanger. Over the past few years, this team has grown significantly as Motive continues to expand and our intention is to continue this. Reporting into Certification & Inspection Division Manager who is based in the UK, you’ll be working alongside an operations team that strive for high quality service of work. 

You will also be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team globally that want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values driven and hard-working professional environment. 

Responsibilities:

People

• Adopting and promoting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Allocate resources effectively to ensure project success.
• Lead and motivate project teams to achieve project objectives.
• Facilitate team meetings, workshops, and discussions as needed.
• Prepare and present project reports to stakeholders and senior management.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and external partners.
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Planet

• Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that project activities comply with all relevant Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) processes, procedures, and regulatory requirements. 
• Identify and manage project risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Product

Project Control

• Liaise closely internally to ensure scopes of work, project specifications, priorities, plans, schedules, and any other information required to successfully deliver against all clients’ requirements are clearly communicated, understood, and agreed.
• Support the development of project plans, including tasks, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and manage potential delays.
• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure project deliverables meet established standards.
• Support the management of scope changes through formal change control processes.
• Evaluate project performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure timely project closure, stakeholder sign-off, and project reviews.

Cost Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Tracking labour and expenditure for ongoing projects against budget.

Schedule Management

• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring timely completion.
• Identify schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Maintain, develop and monitor project plans, scope, schedule, and work hours.
• Assist with planning including project travel, accommodation and any training required for Motive personnel.

Contract Administrator

• Review project contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
• Handle Variations, Orders, and Requests (VORs) and track their impact on cost and schedule.
• Coordinate with contracts and procurement teams for contract modifications or clarifications.

Reporting and Documentation

• Generate and present regular project performance reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
• Support internal and external audits related to project performance and compliance.
• Compile Project Documentation/Mobilisation Packs including all project and testing information for issue to allow manufacture / mobilisation to be completed.
• Document project processes, lessons learned, and best practices for future reference.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Experience of working within a Subsea environment & supporting client with similar equipment would be advantageous
• Demonstrable operational experience supporting client organisations, leading teams and strong commercial awareness with excellent safety behaviours and focus on customer satisfaction.
• Project Management and/or business qualification would be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in a Mechanical or Engineering
• Strong IT skills in MS office including Outlook, Excel and Word. 
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communicator at all levels, with the ability to create strong and trusting relationships

What we can offer you:

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. We work globally, so you will have colleagues based not only in the UK, but also in Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to playing your part and working with people who support clients and projects across multiple countries across the world.

We’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen staff start as school leavers & work their way to senior positions, seen people relocate to other parts of the world with the company and have seen many of our people develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps continuously improve and us carry out the work we provide.

How to Apply & what happens next:

You’re happy and ready to apply? Great, thank you.

You can apply by sending us a CV with any supporting documents telling us why you’d like to work with us at Motive Offshore Group.

We want to find great people and learn more about you as a person, ensuring we all have a positive recruitment journey. So please, tell us more about you, however you’d want.

Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll be back in touch as soon as possible to update you on the next stages of the process. If you have any questions about the role or want to chat about what life is like at Motive Offshore Group, email us at recruitment@motive-offshore.com.

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