Survey Operations Manager

Introduction Are you an experienced Survey professional ready to lead high-performing teams and deliver excellence across complex offshore energy projects? Subsea7 is seeking a Survey Operations Manager to lead our Survey function within the GPC West Brazil region.  Reporting to the Global Survey & Inspection Manager, you will play a key role in supporting subsea construction, SURF and PLSV operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality survey service delivery while driving operational performance, innovation and continuous improvement. What will you be doing? Lead and develop a team of onshore and offshore survey professionals, fostering a culture of safety, performance and collaboration. Ensure the successful delivery of survey services across regional projects and operations. Manage resource planning, forecasting and workforce utilisation to meet project and business demands. Support tendering activities through review of survey methodologies, costs, equipment and third-party requirements. Oversee budgets, cost control and operational performance to maximise efficiency and value. Build strong relationships with project teams, clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement through technology adoption, innovation and implementation of industry best practices. Champion HSEQ standards, operational excellence and lessons learned across the region What experience would we like you to have? Degree qualification in Surveying, Geomatics, Hydrography, Engineering, Earth Sciences or a related discipline. Significant offshore survey experience within the offshore energy industry. Communicates effectively in English. Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams in operational environments. Strong understanding of survey technologies, project delivery, operational risk management and industry best practice. Experience managing budgets, forecasts, tendering activities and resource optimisation. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build trusted customer relationships. Experience driving performance improvement, innovation and strategic business initiatives. Competency in Microsoft 365 applications; experience with Power BI, ERP or resource planning systems would be advantageous. We are looking for a confident and commercially aware leader who: Inspires, motivates and develops others. Communicates effectively at all levels, both internally and externally. Is highly organised, proactive and delivery focused. Demonstrates sound judgement and strong decision-making capability. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and performs well under pressure. Is committed to collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement. Is willing to travel domestically and internationally as required. #LI-JI1