ONE TEAM ONE MOTIVE
People make Motive what we are - they are the heart of everything we do.
We are a growth-driven company dedicated to motivating and progressing our team. We only recruit the best.
From the outset in 2010 Motive has been about people.
We are extremely proud of the sustainable growth of our company, and the talented people who make it all possible.
Our friendly, inclusive team really is the best, the work ethic and team spirit we share are amazing!
Motive is committed to recruiting only the most talented individuals, nurturing and supporting them in their careers, helping build, fine-tune and retain specialist knowledge.
We offer fulfilling careers for driven, determined people.
OUR CULTURE
01.
One Team
Our people come from a variety of backgrounds, have different areas of expertise and diverse ambitions, but all share a common mindset: One Team One Motive
02.
Staff Retention
Staff retention at Motive is high, resulting in an exceptionally knowledgable and experienced workforce that works together seamlessly, despite the fast-paced, changeable marketplace in which we operate.
03.
Next Generation
Committed to encouraging young people into the industry, we offer regular Apprenticeships enabling young employees to flourish into the next generation of industry experts.
Team Motive
As well as offering rewarding careers for our team, we believe in providing our employees with opportunities outwith the working environment to build on the already strong relationships our team has developed.
Team Motive formed organically as employees sought opportunities to come together to undertake challenges and fundraising initiatives. Since Team Motive began we have raised over £40k for various charities.
Challenges we have undertaken include:
- Edinburgh Marathon
- Erskine Fire Walk
- Illuminator Night Trail Race
- The Kiltwalk
- Strathpuffer 24-hr Mountain Bike Challenge
- Tough Mudder
We are also proud sponsors of various sports clubs and community initiatives, and in the UAE each year Motive FZE helps provide Iftar meals to almost 3,000 labourers during Ramadan.
Motive Offshore is immensely proud of 'Team Motive' and is committed to supporting the team in all its endeavours.
Current Opportunities
Our people-centered approach has got us to where we are today. Be part of something big, be part of the Motive journey!
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Global
Hours: Offshore Contract
As Lead Equipment Operator, your role will be to commission and operate equipment in a competent and professional manner, while providing day-to-day leadership, supervision and technical guidance to Equipment Operators on site. You will collaborate with project managers and offshore/onshore teams to plan equipment mobilisation and utilisation requirements ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.
You will be the lead technical focal point for the project you are on-site for, which will include carrying out equipment inspections, fault-finding, diagnostics, preventative maintenance and first-line repairs to ensure effective equipment reliability and operational readiness. You will be assisting with complex equipment issues, mentoring members of staff, working closely with the client to ensure project efficiency & safety, all while supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, safety and operational efficiency.
The role requires accurate completion of maintenance records, technical reports and operational documentation, as well as ensuring compliance with company procedures, manufacturer recommendations and industry standards.
The work our Offshore team do is where everything we do, comes together. From the Manufacturing to Sales, Logistics to Finance, it all comes to fruition when you and your team are operating the equipment based on the project requirements. You’ll be the one responsible for the safe & efficient use of our equipment, and as Lead Operator, both your team, clients and subcontractors will look to you for support, guidance and expertise.
About the team:
You’ll be joining a hardworking and skilled team, who are used to working to high standards specifications of work. As part of our team of offshore Equipment Operators, you’ll be supported by our Personnel Logistics Manager and our projects for the UK & Europe.
And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and 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.
- Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc
- Provides guidance and mentoring to other Equipment Operators
- Provide supervision to other Equipment Operators when required
- To ensure client assistance and satisfaction at all times
- To liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite.
Planet
- Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
- Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
Product
- Ensures the safe and efficient mobilisation, installation and demobilisation of equipment
- Ensures equipment is correctly prepared and ready on time to meet Client or Company requirements
- Stocktake equipment on arrival at worksite, communicating any anomalies and or damage to the client and Company
- Commission equipment at worksite and perform load test operations as per the clients’ requirements, completing all necessary paperwork.
- Operate equipment as per clients’ instructions, ensuring all daily checks and paperwork are completed.
- Complete required onsite paperwork such as post installation checks & maintenance records.
- Complete DCSR sheets in full, with accurate times and descriptions including any observations, delays, damages, daily activities obtaining signed approval from the client.
- Demobilise equipment at the worksite and prepare for shipping, completing any necessary cargo manifests.
- Trouble shoot equipment breakdowns, investigate and rectify
- Hand in project paperwork and expenses in a timely manner post project.
- Engage in any other reasonable activity as requested by Management
- To attend project briefings & de-briefings.
- To attend client inductions/HIRA’s as and when required.
- To complete online client inductions and training as and when required.
- To participate in internal and external training courses where identified.
- Attend client FAT’s when requested.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Extensive experience with flex lay equipment such as RDS, tensioners, and carousel systems, including leading operations, supervising personnel, and ensuring equipment is operated safely and efficiently within project specifications.
- Extensive experience leading offshore and onshore operations, supervising personnel, coordinating work scopes and ensuring equipment is operated safely and efficiently within project specifications.
- Hydraulic experience and/or a Mechanical/Engineering Trade
- Relevant years’ experience operating machinery in offshore industry
- Must hold a valid offshore medical certificate in accordance with Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) requirements.
- Offshore certification Including OGUK survival or seamans health certificate.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise.
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
Alongside this, you'll get:
(* Received upon successful completion of probation)
- 34 days holiday per annum
- Employer Pension contribution
- Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long Service Awards
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car Scheme*
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
- Paid Volunteer Days
How to Apply & what happens next:
You’re happy and ready to apply? Great, thank you.
You can apply by sending us a Resume 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.
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About C-Kore:
C-Kore Systems, a Motive Offshore Group company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced subsea testing technology for the offshore energy industry. Our award-winning, patented technologies enable operators to verify the integrity of subsea power cables, fibre optic cables, hydraulic lines, sensors and other critical subsea infrastructure directly on the seabed. By eliminating the need for chemicals and reducing vessel time, our innovative solutions help customers reduce costs, minimise operational downtime and improve the reliability of their subsea assets.
Our commitment to innovation and engineering excellence has been recognised with four King's Awards for Enterprise, reflecting our reputation as a trusted technology partner to the global offshore energy sector.
As part of Motive Offshore Group's Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) Division, C-Kore combines the agility and innovation of a specialist technology company with the strength, resources and global reach of an international organisation. This enables us to deliver enhanced solutions to customers worldwide while providing our people with exciting opportunities to collaborate across the Group, develop their careers and contribute to the continued success of both C-Kore and Motive Offshore Group.
About the role:
Location: York
Hours: Full-time
The Operations Manager is accountable for service delivery at C-Kore. This involves leading the Administration and Support Team and working closely with Sales, Production, Accounts and Technical departments to ensure all customer requirements are tracked and fulfilled, while maintaining C-Kore’s reputation for excellent service, quality, flexibility, and as a friendly partner in solving our customers’ challenges. The role demands excellent people skills, building strong working relationships with colleagues, customers and external partners alike.
Operational delivery begins with a handover from the Sales Team and concludes once rental units have been returned and fully invoiced by the Accounts Team. The Operations Manager ensures processes are followed rigorously throughout, with jobs proactively tracked to reflect ongoing hires, service provision and associated costs in a dynamic environment.
About the team:
You will become an integral part of the C-Kore team, reporting to Greg, our Operations Director, and working closely with teams across the business to ensure excellent service delivery. C-Kore is a small, specialist team covering Operations, Sales, Engineering, Design and Customer Support, supported by the wider Motive Offshore Group.
You’ll join a skilled, committed and hard-working, global team who are proud to represent C-Kore and Motive Offshore Group, support the growth of the business and help one another every day. Together, the team creates a positive, values-driven and professional working environment.
Responsibilities:
People
- Adopt and promote the Company People Values ensuring they are demonstrated in all aspects of the role.
- Act as a positive ambassador for both C-Kore and Motive Offshore Group.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Monitor team and individual performance, providing regular feedback, coaching and support as required.
- Conduct appraisals and Personal Development Plans for direct reports.
- Support the onboarding, training and ongoing development of team members.
- Foster a positive, accountable team environment focused on performance and continuous improvement.
- Represent the company at client meetings, discussing project specifications, progress and resolving issues where required.
- Manage third-party contractors when on site, ensuring compliance with project requirements and company standards.
Planet
- Adhere to and participate in Company sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives that support the Group's Net Zero objectives.
- Tracks and reports Regional HSEQ KPI’s monthly in line with company requirements.
Product
Service Delivery
- Take overall responsibility for customer service delivery from Sales handover through to project completion, equipment return and invoicing, including checking and releasing accrued charges to the Accounts Team for invoicing
- Allocate administrative and support resources to ensure customer requirements are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule. With all relevant documentation, costs, service requirements and customer communications accurately recorded and completed.
- Ensure customer project progress meetings are attended (virtually), either directly or via delegation depending on context.
- Ensure effective communication of charges to customers, and accurate tracking of hire costs, expenses and additional chargeable services through to invoicing.
- Work closely with other departments, including Production, Sales, Accounts and Technical to communicate service delivery needs and priorities.
- Build and maintain strong customer, supplier and contractor relationships, acting as a key point of contact for escalated customer issues
- Ensure customer feedback is gathered on completed orders and route it to the relevant department to support continuous improvement.
Performance Tracking
- Monitor company performance against budget, liaising with the Sales Team as required, and providing variance commentary as part of internal reporting
- Support Finance with month-end activities, reporting and related administrative requirements.
- Maintain accurate operational records and reporting, providing clear updates on performance, risks and requirements.
- Planning & Resource Management
- Support the Production Manger with up to date schedule information, including urgent requirements, to enable them to plan production tasks to meet demand.
- Monitor rental asset availability and support demand, capacity and stock planning.
- Escalate capacity and investment requirements to the Operations Director. Assist with generation of capital expenditure requests and oversee purchasing.
Administration
- Lead and manage the Administration Team, ensuring efficient delivery of day-to-day operational and office activities.
- Oversee key administrative functions including purchasing, stock control, production support, shipping and logistics, customs, travel, facilities, equipment calibration/maintenance, events, customer data requests and company records.
- Provide administrative support for HR, QHSE and internal communications as required.
- Ensure office operations, facilities and administrative processes are maintained effectively and in line with company policies.
- Be able to cover other roles within the team as workloads demand, providing hands-on support across Administration, Customer Support and Logistics to meet changing priorities.
Customer Support
- Manage customer support services, including on-call and pre-booked support, staff availability, support rotas and approval of employee claims relating to out-of-hours recompense.
- Ensure support services are pre-booked when required. Manage urgent requests and resource availability. Ensure all charges are recorded and agreed.
- Support safe systems of work, risk assessments, training and competency requirements, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Experience managing operational projects from planning through to completion.
- Budget monitoring, cost control, and supporting financial processes such as invoicing and payment collection.
- Office management and administration experience, including facilities management and record keeping.
- Exposure to HR processes such as recruitment support, onboarding, or employee administration.
- Good communication skills with the ability to build strong, working relationships, internal and external to the organisation.
- Excellent planning and scheduling skills.
- Ability to influence, motivate and lead a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and to adhere to deadlines.
- Logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated and adaptable to the needs of different clients.
- Understanding of budget control.
- High standard of working English, both spoken and written.
- Efficient time management and organisational skills – being self-driven with the ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and general computer literacy.
- UK driving licence.
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with C-Kore and Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At C-Kore and Motive, we believe in growing together. We are one team and your journey is part of our shared success.
Alongside this, you'll get:
(* Received upon successful completion of probation)
- 33 days holiday per annum
- Employer Pension contribution
- Healthcare Insurance*
- Long Service Awards
- Electric Car Scheme*
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
- Paid Volunteer Days
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 C-Kore, a Motive Offshore Group company.
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 C-Kore, a Motive Offshore Group company, email us at recruitment@motive-offshore.com.
Our Core are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Offshore/ Houston, Texas
Hours: Variable based on set contact
As an Inspection Technician, your role will involve both onshore and offshore work patterns and you would be responsible for performing and supporting on-site inspection services, load testing of Client assets and product change-outs, that may include the commissioning and operating of equipment in a safe, competent and professional manner, ensuring effective communication is maintained between various stakeholders, including but not limited to, the Client, Third Parties and internal Motive departments.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work in the offshore sector, with the chance to operate industry-leading equipment and collaborate with skilled teams, while taking on a varied and challenging role that allows you to make a meaningful impact every day.
About the team:
As a key member of our Motive LLC team, you’ll play a central role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our equipment. Your contributions will support project success by maintaining high performance standards, following safety protocols, and keeping operations running smoothly. With a focus on reliability and attention to detail, you’ll be part of a team that works closely to deliver quality results and dependable service for our clients.
And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and 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
- Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
To liaise and build rapport with the Client whilst at the worksite.
To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
Planet
- Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
- Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
- Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
Product
- To attend project briefings & de-briefings.
- To attend Client inductions/HIRA’s as and when required.
- To complete online Client inductions and training as and when required.
- To participate in internal and external training courses where identified.
- Attend Client FAT’s when requested.
- Perform inspections services and tasks, including but not limited to, Wire Rope Management, EMAG, LOLER Inspections, NDT (MPI, ECT, LPI & UT)
- Perform Client asset load testing services,
- Support Client product removal and/or change-outs such as, crane wires, umbilical,
- Stocktake equipment on arrival at worksite, communicating any anomalies and or damage to the Client, Motive Technical Lead (on site) and Operations Lead.
- Commission equipment at worksite and perform load test operations as per the Client requirements, completing all necessary paperwork.
- Mobilise, operate, and demobilise spooling and associated equipment in line with project requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues both onshore and offshore.
- Working in the workshop on occasion to support mob/demob of equipment.
- Complete required onsite paperwork such as post installation checks& maintenance records.
- Complete Daily Client Service Record (DCSR) sheets in full, with accurate times and descriptions obtaining signed approval from the client.
- Hand in project paperwork and expenses to Operations Lead in a timely manner post project.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Where applicable Suitable NDT certification (SNT or PCN Level II). Training can be provided in house.
Offshore certification. - Experience operating machinery in accordance with above tasks.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise
- Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Mechanical and hydraulic experience preferred, with basic knowledge of hydraulic systems and components
- Good IT and reporting skills.
- Full, valid driving licence.
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
Alongside this, you'll get:
- 28 Vacation Days
- In addition, you also get paid time off for the following 6 holidays:
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Health Insurance upon start date
- 401K Pension savings plan upon start date
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
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.
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Aberdeenshire
Hours: Full Time
The Equipment Trainer will help employees build their skills and knowledge in the safe and correct use of Motive lay equipment. They will provide practical training to make sure employees know how to use the equipment safely, efficiently and within its operating limits. The Equipment Trainer will make sure all training follows Motive’s HSEQ requirements, company procedures and relevant safety rules.
This is an opportunity to use your technical expertise to make a lasting impact across the business. You'll play a key role in developing the knowledge and capability of our onshore and offshore personnel, delivering engaging training and helping to shape the way we learn. Working with colleagues across multiple regions and divisions, you'll be part of a collaborative team where your experience will be valued and your contribution will directly support the continued growth and success of Motive.
About the team:
Reporting to our Learning & Development Manager, you’ll join a small, dedicated L&D team committed to keeping everyone at Motive connected and supporting the business in making the difference it strives to achieve. Through Learning and Development, our mission is to equip our people with the knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to grow and succeed. This role will play a massive part in making that happen.
And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and 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
- Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
- Be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd
- Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc.
Planet
- Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
- Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
- Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
Product
- Work with the L&D Team to plan, develop and deliver training and competency programmes for Motive equipment.
- Make sure training follows Motive procedures, risk assessments and safe working practices.
- Provide practical training, guidance and mentoring to Motive Equipment Operators.
- Supervise and coach Equipment Operators when required.
- Support clients and provide a professional and helpful service.
- Identify any gaps in knowledge, skills or safe working practices and take action to address them.
- Travel to Motive and client locations to deliver training when required.
- Attend internal and external training courses when required.
- Complete and upload training and competency records to the relevant system.
- Carry out other reasonable duties requested by Management.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Mechanical or engineering background/trade qualification.
- Current offshore certification, including relevant offshore survival training and a valid offshore medical or seafarer’s medical certificate.
- At least 5 years’ experience working with equipment or machinery in the offshore industry.
- Good practical knowledge and experience of operating Motive equipment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and people skills.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload.
- Ability to support, coach and train others in the safe use of equipment.
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
Alongside this, you’ll get:
(* Received upon successful completion of probation)
- Annual Leave - 34 days holiday per annum
- Employer Pension contribution
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
- Long Service Awards
- One days paid leave per year for volunteering to support a charity
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car Scheme*
- Costco Membership – employee-funded membership with a £10 online joining voucher*
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.
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Singapore
Hours: Full-time
Reporting into the Regional Manager for APAC, this role is responsible for the management of the planning, scheduling, financial and administrative requirements of engineering and rental projects of Motive APAC. The primary objective of the role is to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the client’s requirements.
We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved already in this part of the world and excited about what is to come. The new Project Manager will play an integral part in ensuring that success continues, by guiding our projects efficiently, supporting our clients and helping to build our business globally. You’ll have the opportunity to take real ownership of projects across the APAC region, working with teams and clients across a growing international business.
About the team:
As a part of Motive, you’ll be a key member of a close-knit, hardworking, and skilled team: one that strives for working to high standards and specifications in the equipment we manufacture & the services we provide. You will be supported by a team of onshore & offshore personnel, who’s job, much like your own, is to deliver growth to the MENA region while developing as individuals and building continually successful careers with Motive.
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.
- Liaise closely with the Sales & Operations Teams to ensure all aspects of secured work is handed over effectively, is clearly understood, and is communicated accurately amongst the PM and Operational Delivery teams.
- Liaise closely with the Operational Delivery team 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.
- Liaising with other members of Motive APAC and Group to ensure our service is supplied to the highest levels of quality.
- Lead and motivate project teams to achieve project objectives.
- Facilitate team meetings, workshops, and discussions as needed.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and external partners
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships throughout project execution.
- Identify opportunities for repeat business and support the sales team in developing future opportunities.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients during project execution.
- Monitor project financial performance including revenue recognition, forecasting and cost control ensuring at all times that project margins are achieved.
- Manage project variations, change orders and commercial claims in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Support Accounts and Commercial teams in resolving invoicing disputes and ensuring timely payment collection.
- Monitor project financial performance including revenue recognition, forecasting and cost control.
Planet
- Responsible for ensuring that project activities comply with all relevant Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) processes, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate project execution across multiple APAC locations and ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements whilst ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Work in accordance with Motive policies and procedures continually looking for and implementing opportunities for improvement and increased efficiencies.
- Support the implementation of regional policies and procedures that support sustainability and corporate social responsibility
- Be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
- Support projects and business activities throughout Southeast Asia, Australia and wider APAC regions.
Product
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, including tasks, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Allocate resources effectively to ensure project success.
- Coordinate regional resource planning including personnel, equipment and vessel schedules to maximise utilisation and delivery efficiency.
- Work with regional facilities to ensure equipment readiness and mobilisation schedules are maintained.
- Monitor project progress, track milestones, and manage potential delays.
- Identify and manage project risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide project updates and manage expectations.
- Manage project budgets and ensure that costs remain within approved limits.
- Conduct regular quality checks to ensure project deliverables meet established standards.
- Handle scope changes through formal change control processes.
- Prepare and present project reports to stakeholders and senior management.
- Ensure timely project closure, obtain stakeholder sign-off, and conduct project reviews.
- Document project processes, lessons learned, and best practices for future reference.
- Liaise with third party contractors to ensure full compliance with the specific requirements of a project and manage contractors when on site
Required skills / knowledge:
- Significant experience in the management and delivery of offshore engineering, marine construction, renewables or energy projects including flexibles, flowlines, umbilicals, mooring systems, subsea installation and associated support services
- Understanding of asset utilisation, mobilisation planning and offshore logistics.
- Thorough knowledge of formal project management methods, processes, procedures, techniques, and tools.
- Strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes.
- A degree/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (preferably in an Engineering discipline).
- Experience and expertise in using Microsoft Project.
- Experience of managing complex engineering projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
- Experience of leading a projects team.
- Be recognised as a positive driving force within the business.
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
Alongside this, you’ll get:
- Health Insurance
- 21 Holiday days a year plus Singapore public holidays
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Regular Team Building Events
How to Apply & what happens next:
You’re happy and ready to apply? Great, thank you.
You can apply by sending us a Resume 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.
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Aberdeen / Open to other locations
Hours: Full Time
The Key Account Manager will manage an assignment of Motive Offshore Group’s Key Account Clients, with overall responsibility for the account management process for those accounts. Tasked with delivering Client-specific strategies and goals to ensure account development, enhancing Client relations, and supporting the resilience of the sales pipeline via Client accounts.
Working closely with the Head of Key Accounts, the Key Account Manager will be accountable for actions, sale pipeline growth and results across their assigned Key Account Group, acting as the primary point of contact for Clients and representing the Company’s interests at all levels of the Client relationship. In this role, you would take ownership of key Client relationships, influence commercial growth and play a direct role in strengthening Motive’s long-term partnerships globally, while supporting our teams regionally.
About the team:
You’ll be joining our Commercial team, working closely with our Head of Key Accounts and teams across the business. The Key Accounts team is focused on retaining and growing key accounts, cross-selling our services, and taking ownership of strategy and growth. You’ll also work closely with our Business Development, Regional Sales and Marketing teams to support our Clients and Motive’s continued growth globally.
And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and 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
- Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
Be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd
Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc.
Planet
- Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
- Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
- Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
Product
- Responsible for adhering to the Key Account Management process and performance across all assigned Key Account Clients, setting and delivering each strategic Client plan.
- Support the Head of Key Accounts in the development and continual improvement of Key Account Management processes and procedures.
- Set and monitor Client plans against targets for each assigned Key Account, ensuring account growth and Client satisfaction.
- Accountable for ensuring Client “Buyer Profiles” are established and updated, including Client overview, Client contract awards, vessel tracking, project & operational performance, including HSEQ statistics.
- Collating key information from relevant stakeholders across all Motive regions linked to Client accounts and ensuring regular, open communication of vital topics and information.
- Build and maintain pipeline resilience via assigned Key Client accounts, agreeing budgets with the Head of Key Accounts and tracking Secured vs Targets, including loss analysis.
- Set and deliver quarterly actions for each assigned Key Account and lead Quarterly Client Feedback Meetings.
- Ensure “Leads” and Quotations for Key Account Clients are managed and accurately reflected in the Salesforce system.
- Track Key Account Master Service Agreements (MSA) and Frame Agreements (FA) for value, validity and suitability, supported by the Contracts Team.
- Lead large-value or strategic tenders, linked to Key Client accounts, from Lead through to Contract Award, ensuring Approval to Tender (ATT) and Approval to Contract (ATC) processes are adhered to.
- Be highly presentable, promoting and representing the Company’s brand at all times.
- Develop initiatives for long-term and continual improvement of the business development, sales and commercial business processes.
- Work collaboratively with fellow Key Account Managers and the Key Account Administrator, sharing best practice to support the wider team’s pipeline and results.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Significant Key Account Management, Commercial and/or Sales experience, ideally in the subsea/offshore energy sector, including experience operating across international markets and regions.
- Proven experience owning and growing Client accounts, with a track record of meeting or exceeding pipeline and revenue targets.
- General experience and understanding of contracts and terms & conditions relatable to Motive’s business.
- Strong presentation skills.
- The ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
- The ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organisation.
- Strong organisation skills.
- Excellent business, planning, change and time management capabilities.
- Good judgement and decision-making skills.
- Good computer literacy.
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
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.
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Westhill, Aberdeenshire
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Reporting to the Head of Contracts, the Contracts Specialist will possess excellent attention to detail, strong commercial awareness and the ability to work independently whilst recognising when to seek appropriate guidance. Supporting Motive's operations globally, the role is responsible for reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts and subcontracts, ensuring contractual compliance, mitigating commercial risk and supporting the successful delivery of Motive's strategic and operational objectives.
Working closely with internal stakeholders, the Contracts Specialist will provide commercially focused contractual advice throughout the contract lifecycle. The role will also contribute to the continuous development of contract management processes, promote consistency across the Group and support the wider Contracts team in driving best practice across the business.
About the team:
As a part of our Contracts team, you’ll become part of a small, hardworking, and diligent team who are used to working to a high standard and are as meticulous about the small details as you can wish to hope for from a Contracts team.
You will be supported by a contracts team, whose goal, much like your own, will be to enable smooth and efficient contract management processes, driving success across various business functions. Collaboration and communication will be key as you work together to ensure that contracts are not only legally sound but also aligned with the company's long-term vision and operational needs.
Responsibilities:
People
- Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including client contracts, general terms and conditions, confidentiality agreements and other associated contractual documentation.
- Review, draft and negotiate standalone subcontractor agreements, ensuring that appropriate commercial and contractual risks are identified and that, where applicable, back-to-back obligations from client contracts are accurately flowed down to subcontractors to protect Motive's position.
- Work closely with Motive’s Buyers, Sales and Technical teams to develop commercially and contractually robust subcontracting strategies that support project delivery.
- Provide clear and practical advice on contract terms and conditions to internal and external stakeholders in order to resolve disputes / claims / general queries.
- Create and refine Motive’s contract templates to streamline processes and ensure consistency across all agreements – aligning this with the other Motive regions.
- Support the development and negotiation of strategic framework agreements with key clients, ensuring mutually beneficial commercial terms that align with Motive's business objectives.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders at the bid / tender stage to ensure that contractual risks are understood in context – including the creation and distribution of detailed risk profiles.
- Support and participate in the negotiation of variation / change requests, proactively identifying areas of risk or opportunity for improvement.
- Serve as the point of contact for clients and suppliers on contractual matters, providing guidance and ensuring clear communication throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Monitor client contracts throughout their lifecycle to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, identify emerging risks and support the effective management of contractual issues.
- Support contract close-out activities, capturing lessons learned and identifying opportunities to improve contractual processes, templates and commercial outcomes.
- Promote consistency in contractual practices across regions, collaborating with colleagues across the wider Group to align processes, templates and risk management approaches.
- Work alongside the wider team to maintain accurate contract records, approvals, obligations and executed agreements within Motive's Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
- Stay updated on industry standards, legal changes, and best practices to continuously improve contract processes and procedures.
- Participate in contracts training and ongoing development where required.
- Provide support to the Head of Contracts and Contracts Manager in the delivery of departmental objectives and other activities as required.
- Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensure their use is embedded throughout.
Planet
- Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
- Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
- Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
Product
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Motive's evolving product and service offering to support effective contractual and commercial decision-making.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Relevant experience of working in a Contract Specialist or Subcontract Specialist role in a similar industry to be in line with role requirements as outlined above.
- Strong commercial and contractual understanding with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to interpret contractual terms and provide clear, practical commercial advice.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while recognising when to escalate issues for further support.
- Analytical ability to perform research tasks independently
- Strong computer proficiency in Word and Excel
- Must be well organised and focused on achieving results
- Must be able to work under pressure and within time constraints
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
Alongside this, you’ll get:
(* Received upon successful completion of probation)
- Annual Leave - 34 days holiday per annum
- Employer Pension contribution
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
- Long Service Awards
- One days paid leave per year for volunteering to support a charity
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car Scheme*
- Costco Membership – employee-funded membership with a £10 online joining voucher*
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.
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Houston, Texas / Open to other locations in the Americas region
Hours: Full Time
The Business Development Manager – Americas is responsible for developing and qualifying new business opportunities across the Western Hemisphere in support of Motive Offshore Group’s strategic growth objectives. Working closely with the Head of Business Development, the role develops strategic client relationships, market intelligence and builds a qualified pipeline for handover to Key Account Managers and Sales teams.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of business development across our growing Americas region, building new Client relationships and identifying opportunities across global markets. In this role, you’ll significantly contribute to
Motive developing strong sales pipelines, influencing our commercial direction and play a key role in growing Motive’s offering in this part of the world.
About the team:
You’ll be joining our Commercial Department, reporting to the Head of Business Development and working closely with teams across the Motive Group. The Business Development team is focused on identifying new opportunities, developing Client relationships and driving pipeline growth across our markets and services. You’ll also work closely with our Sales and Americas regional team to support Motive’s continued commercial growth.
And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and 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
- Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
- Be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd
- Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc.
Planet
- Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
- Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
- Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
Product
- Develop and execute regional business development plan for the Americas, aligned with Motives strategic priorities.
- Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities across the region, including but not limited to the USA, Brazil, Canada and the CARICOM.
- Maintain a robust and accurate Salesforce pipeline and ensure leads are entered and tracked within Salesforce (CRM system).
- Develop relationships with global operators, vessel contractors, drilling contractors, asset owners and regulatory stakeholders; holding regular meetings to present Motives TIC offering.
- Support Market Entry Plans through market intelligence and competitor analysis.
- As directed by the Head of Business Development lead assigned Development Accounts with the goal to enhance client relations and develop a qualified sales pipeline.
- Support proposals and strategic tenders as required, and the securing of MSAs and/or Framework Agreements.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Contracts to deliver integrated solutions.
- Represent Motive Offshore Group at industry events and client meetings.
- Promote cross-selling opportunities across all business units.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Significant Business Development, Commercial experience within offshore energy sector.
Business development experience in the Western Hemisphere, with existing Client base.
Commercial awareness and contract knowledge.
CRM experience (preferably Salesforce).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Willingness to travel internationally.
Experience in the subsea sector, particularly flexible flowline/umbilical installation.
Experience with MSAs, Framework Agreements and strategic tenders.
Knowledge of Rystad Energy.
University degree.
What we can offer you:
Working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
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.
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Aberdeen / Open to other locations
Hours: Full Time
The Business Development Manager – Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) is responsible for leading business development activities and commercial growth for Motive Offshore Group’s TIC services globally. The individual will focus on developing new client relationships, identifying market opportunities, building a qualified sales pipeline that supports strategic growth across testing, inspection and certification services.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of business development across our growing TIC division, building new Client relationships and identifying opportunities across global markets. In this role, you’ll significantly contribute to Motive developing strong sales pipelines, influencing our commercial direction and play a key role in growing Motive’s TIC services globally.
About the team:
You’ll be joining our Commercial Department, reporting to the Head of Business Development and working closely with teams across the Motive Group. The Business Development team is focused on identifying new opportunities, developing Client relationships and driving pipeline growth across our markets and services. You’ll also work closely with our TIC, Sales and regional teams globally to support Motive’s continued commercial growth.
And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and 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
- Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
- Be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd
- Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc.
Planet
- Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
- Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
- Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
Product
- Develop and execute the global TIC business development strategy aligned with Company strategic objectives.
- Identify, qualify and develop new opportunities across testing, inspection and certification services.
- Build and maintain a qualified Salesforce pipeline, ensuring leads are entered and tracked in Salesforce (CRM system), well developed and handed over to Sales teams for quoting.
- Develop relationships with global operators, vessel contractors, drilling contractors, asset owners and regulatory stakeholders; holding regular meetings to present Motives TIC offering.
- Support in the development of market entry plans through market intelligence and competitor analysis.
- As directed by the Head of Business Development lead assigned Development Accounts with the goal to enhance client relations and develop a qualified sales pipeline.
- Support in the securing of Master Service Agreements (MSA) and/or Framework Agreements.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Contracts to deliver integrated solutions.
- Represent Motive Offshore Group at industry events and client meetings.
- Promote cross-selling opportunities across all business units.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Significant business development, commercial and/or operational experience within Testing, Inspection & Certification or offshore energy.
- Strong understanding of testing, inspection and certification techniques and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Experience in developing strategic client relationships globally.
- Commercial awareness and contract knowledge.
- CRM experience (preferably Salesforce).
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- Knowledge of ISO/API/DNV and related industry standards.
- Experience supporting strategic tenders and framework agreements.
- Business or Engineering degree.
- Commercially focused.
- Client centric focus.
- Collaborative.
- Strategic thinker.
- Professional ambassador for the Motive Offshore brand.
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
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.
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Aberdeenshire
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
The Group HR Manager leads the delivery of a high-impact, commercially focused HR function, ensuring all people strategies and initiatives are aligned to and enable the successful delivery of the Group Strategy.
The role is accountable for shaping and executing the Group People Strategy to drive organisational performance, capability, and sustainable growth across all regions. As a senior leader, the Group HR Manager acts as a trusted advisor to the HSEQ + People Director and wider leadership team, influencing key business decisions, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring a consistent, compliant, and high-performing people framework globally.
About the team:
Reporting to our HSEQ and People Director, this is a newly created role with responsibility for leading and developing our HR, Recruitment and Learning & Development functions across all regions. The Group HR Manager will play a key role in shaping and delivering our people strategy, supporting continued growth and organisational development, and ensuring our people practices remain effective, consistent and aligned with the needs of the business globally.
And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and 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
- Champion and embed the Motive Offshore Group People Values setting the standard for leadership behaviours across the organisation
- Act as a professional ambassador for Motive Offshore Group
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coach, challenge and support leaders to make high-quality, commercially sound people decisions aligned to business objectives and the Group strategy
- Build and sustain strong credibility with senior leadership, being recognised as a trusted advisor who delivers measurable value and business impact
- Provide line management, leadership, and development to the Recruitment Manager, HR Team Lead and L&D Team.
Planet
- Embed Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles and Corporate Social Responsibility into HR strategy, policies, and practices
- Promote diversity & inclusion, employee wellbeing, ethical conduct, and sustainable people practices
- Support delivery of the Group’s sustainability and Net Zero objectives
Product
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the HSEQ + People Director, shaping strategic people and business decisions
- Own and deliver the Group HR Strategy in collaboration with the HSEQ + People Director, aligned to business priorities
- Lead organisational culture, engagement, and transformation initiatives across the Group
- Work with senior leadership to shape workforce strategy and ensure capability to support growth
- Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters
- Support and contribute to HR aspects of acquisitions, including due diligence, organisational design, integration planning, and post-acquisition alignment
- Support restructuring, leadership changes, expansion into and standardisation across new and existing geographies
- Identify and propose opportunities for growth within the organisational structure
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation across all operating regions
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures
- Escalate high-risk or sensitive matters to the HSEQ + People Director, providing recommendations and risk assessment
- Oversee the wider HR and L&D teams, ensuring effective delivery of HR and L&D services across all regions
- Set clear objectives, manage performance, and support professional development within the HR and L&D functions
- Drive a high-performance culture aligned with company People values
- Lead and continuously improve the performance management framework
- Support leadership development and capability building across the organisation
- Build and deliver succession planning and progression into roles
- Champion and take responsibility for competency, training, and development across the Group
- Lead and oversee recruitment strategy through the Recruitment Manager, ensuring alignment with business needs and Group strategy
- Develop the annual recruitment plan to deliver with the Recruitment Manager, budget
- Oversee HR systems and ensure data accuracy and integrity
- Produce and present regular and ad hoc HR reports and insights to the HSEQ + People Director and senior leadership team to support strategic decision-making
- Analyse HR metrics (e.g. turnover, absence, performance trends) and provide insights to inform decision-making
Required skills / knowledge:
- Proven experience in a senior HR role within a fast-paced, growing, multi-site and international organisation, supporting a global workforce of 400+ employees
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law (international exposure desirable)
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- CIPD Level 7 or equivalent
- Degree in HR, Business, or related discipline (desirable)
- Commercially aware and pragmatic Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Proactive and solutions-focused
- Able to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
- Flexibility to support a global organisation across multiple time zones
- Practical and confident working across different countries with different cultures.
- Ability to travel internationally frequently.
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
Alongside this, you’ll get:
(* Received upon successful completion of probation)
- Annual Leave - 34 days holiday per annum
- Employer Pension contribution
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
- Long Service Awards
- One days paid leave per year for volunteering to support a charity
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car Scheme*
- Costco Membership – employee-funded membership with a £10 online joining voucher*
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.
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Stavanger, Norway
Hours: Full Time
The Norway Accountant will provide day to day support to the Europe Controller. The successful individual will be responsible for delivery of management accounts for the region, delivering a range of financial reports and processes, helping to manage the daily, weekly and monthly accounting processes.
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and expanding region, where your contributions will directly support strategic growth and operational excellence. As the business continues to grow, you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of commercial and financial activities, working closely with senior leaders. You'll benefit from a collaborative team culture and the chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment where your insights and expertise will help shape the future of the business.
About the team:
You will be joining a dedicated and collaborative team, with key operations based in the AS region. As out Motive team continues to expand, our finance team in the Norway region plays an integral role in supporting the business's financial health and smooth operations.
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
- Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
- Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
- To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
- To uphold the Motive Offshore Group People Values.
Planet
- Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
- Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
- Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
Product
- Preparation of monthly management accounts with supporting variance analysis and commentary
- Preparation of inputs into monthly consolidated financial reporting pack ensuring adherence to group accounting policies
- Preparation of end of project costing reports
- Support Quarterly Group VAT returns
- Preparation of weekly cashflow forecasts
- Preparation of inputs into year-end accounts and liaison with Auditors
- Input to budgeting and forecasting process
- Proactively suggest and implement process improvements
- Working to specific deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Required skills / knowledge:
- Position is suited to an experienced accountant with extensive experience working as a Management Accountant. Consideration will be given to part qualified, qualified by experience and fully qualified accountants
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, with the ability to set up and manage the accounting function of a fast-paced business.
- Experienced and competent user of Sage and Excel
- Previous experience of finance system upgrades
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidential information
- High levels of attention to detail
- Good communication skills and ability to foster effective working relationships
- Ability to deal with fast moving projects
- Must have the ability to work on their own or as part of a team
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
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.
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
Hours: Full Time
Based at our Peterhead site, the Rental Fleet Technician is responsible for the mobilisation and demobilisation of equipment, as well as its operation in line with specific client project requirements. The position also involves supporting workshop technicians with repairs and servicing of Motive’s rental fleet. A key aspect of the role is preparing equipment to a high standard, including cleaning and painting. The role also includes carrying out forklift operations. The Rental Fleet Technician must also ensure that all tasks are carried out in compliance with relevant Health, Safety, and Quality standards, while maintaining a high level of general housekeeping.
As part of our European Rentals team in Peterhead, you’ll benefit from being in a busy, hands-on role. Supporting some of the biggest projects that we work on around the globe and working alongside a highly skilled workshop team, on a varied range of projects, your expertise plays a key part in keeping rental equipment safe, compliant, and ready for use, every time.
About the team:
As a part of our European Rentals team, you’ll become part of a small, hardworking, and skilled team who are used to working to a high standard and specification. You will be supported by John Davidson, Operations Manager - Rentals, and work alongside a team, whose goal, much like your own, will be to enable a quick and safe turn-around of equipment.
And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and 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 the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
- Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
- To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
Planet
- Mobilisation, Demobilising of all hire equipment returning to onshore in accordance with the Rental Equipment Mobilisation and Demobilisation procedure.
- Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
- Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives designed to support our Net Zero objectives
- Minimise and segregate waste wherever possible.
- Participate in proactive HSEQ systems in place such as ICE Card and STAR Cards
Product
- Safe operation of machinery, hand tools, lifting equipment and ensure job materials and equipment are correctly used.
- Identify and provide appropriate tools and equipment, instruction and technical data to operatives.
- Assist in the Mobilisation and function testing process as and when required
- Liaise with other departments and individuals required to support the programme.
- Ensuring that the equipment standard is kept high as you would like to receive it.
- Keep the yard and workshop clean and organised to a high standard.
- Offloading equipment returned from client locations
- Quarantining and tagging off hire equipment in line with the Product Identification and Tagging Procedure
- Upkeep of and completion of demobilisation paperwork including the recording of missing or damaged equipment
- Performing and documenting inspections of demobbed equipment
- Assist with Servicing and undertaking planned preventive maintenance of the rental fleet equipment and any other equipment deemed necessary
Required skills / knowledge:
- Experience of operating Spooling and Winch equipment, (preferred, however, not essential as training can be given).
- B1, B2 and B3 tickets (preferred, however, not essential as training can be given).
- Appreciation of Mechanical equipment.
- Ability to organise time effectively and prioritise workload, as required.
- Maintain Good positive communication
- The ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organisation.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail with strong organisation skills.
- Lead by example
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
Alongside this, you’ll get:
(* Received upon successful completion of probation)
- Annual Leave - 34 days holiday per annum
- Employer Pension contribution
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
- Long Service Awards
- One days paid leave per year for volunteering to support a charity
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car Scheme*
- Costco Membership – employee-funded membership with a £10 online joining voucher*
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.
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Singapore
Hours: Full-time
The APAC Commercial Executive is responsible for the development, coordination and submission of technical and commercial proposals across the APAC region. The role supports the sales process through the preparation of tender responses, quotations and commercial documentation, while coordinating inputs from business leaders, sales managers and technical teams to deliver accurate, compliant and competitive proposals.
The Commercial Executive maintains opportunity and customer information within Salesforce and other business systems, supports commercial reporting and pipeline management activities, and provides project coordination support following contract award to ensure a seamless transition from sales to project execution and the successful delivery of client projects. The position involves regular customer interaction, proposal presentations, negotiations and occasional travel throughout the APAC region.
About the team:
You will be joining a dedicated and collaborative team, with key operations based in the APAC region. As our Motive team continues to expand, our APAC region plays an integral role in supporting the business's operations across the wider Asia region.
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.
- Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc
- Visit clients face to face to discuss technical and commercial ongoing leads.
- Liaise and collaborate with all relevant departments within Motive regarding bespoke equipment enquiries when required.
- To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd
Planet
- Promote sustainable practices in project planning and execution, focusing on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and minimising the carbon footprint.
- Advocate for and integrate environmentally friendly and energy-efficient products or services in client proposals and solutions.
- Support the implementation of regional policies and procedures that support sustainability and corporate social responsibility
- Support customers by identifying potential environmental impacts of implementing the company’s products or solutions and recommending mitigation strategies.
- Adhere to and promote Motive’s sustainability initiatives, contributing to Net Zero objectives.
Product
- Review and analyse customer specifications, requirements, and tender documents.
- Coordinate the development of technical and commercial proposals, including scope of work, proposed solutions and project timelines.
- Prepare commercial offers, ensuring competitiveness while maintaining profitability.
- Prepare cost estimates, based on project specifications.
- Assess risks and opportunities in project bids and incorporate them into the proposal.
- Liaise with clients to clarify requirements, respond to queries, and provide technical support during the proposal phase.
- Present proposals to clients and participate in negotiations as needed.
- Ensure that all proposal documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with both client requirements and company standards.
- Prepare and deliver a comprehensive handover package to the project execution team upon award of contract.
- Participate in project kick-off meetings to ensure a smooth transition from proposal to execution.
- Coordinate inputs from business leaders, sales managers, technical specialists and project delivery teams throughout the proposal process.
- Maintain accurate opportunity, customer and pipeline information within Salesforce and other business systems.
- Support commercial reporting, pipeline reviews, forecasting activities and bid tracking.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Technical, engineering or commercial experience within offshore, subsea, energy, marine or related industries.
- Experience preparing tenders, bids, quotations or technical proposals.
- Experience supporting sales pipelines, opportunity management and commercial reporting activities.
- Experience coordinating customer tenders from initial enquiry through to contract award.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Understanding of cost estimating, pricing and commercial requirements.
- Fluent in Mandarin, both verbal and written would be an advantage but not necessary
- Well-organised with a customer-oriented approach.
- Good presentation skills, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Commercially aware, proactive and solutions oriented
- Able to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments.
- Willingness and ability to undertake occasional travel within the APAC region.
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
Alongside this, you’ll get:
- Health Insurance
- 21 Holiday days a year plus Singapore public holidays
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Regular Team Building Events
How to Apply & what happens next:
You’re happy and ready to apply? Great, thank you.
You can apply by sending us a Resume 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.
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Banff, Aberdeenshire
Hours: Full Time
The Forklift Operator/Labourer will undertake painting, general housekeeping and assisting rental team in day to day tasks whilst ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with relevant Health and Safety guidelines.
You’ll join a supportive, hands-on team where no two days are quite the same. You’ll gain experience across different areas of the workshop and yard, working alongside experienced colleagues while playing an important part in keeping our equipment and operations running safely and efficiently.
About the team:
As a part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll become part of a hardworking, and skilled team who are always working to high standards and specifications. You will be supported by our Fabrication Chargehand and have a team of skilled colleagues working alongside you, whose goal, much like your own, will be to enable a quick and safe turn-around of equipment.
And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and 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
- Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
- Be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd
- Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc.
Planet
- Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the
- Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
- Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
- Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
Product
- Forklift operator for B1, B2 and B3
- Keep the yard and workshop clean and organised to a high standard.
- Carry out de-mobilisation notes on equipment returned to site from clients.
- Wash equipment on return from clients.
- Store equipment in dedicated areas.
- General housekeeping tasks.
- Assist in the set up & test of all relevant equipment.
Required skills / knowledge:
- B1, B2 and B3 tickets (preferred, however, not essential as training can be given).
- Ability to organise time effectively and prioritise workload, as required.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Willingness to understand and learn the Motive Offshore Group processes & procedures.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Self-motivated.
- Full UK Driving licence required.
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
Alongside this, you’ll get:
(* Received upon successful completion of probation)
- Annual Leave - 34 days holiday per annum
- Employer Pension contribution
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
- Long Service Awards
- One days paid leave per year for volunteering to support a charity
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car Scheme*
- Costco Membership – employee-funded membership with a £10 online joining voucher*
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.
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Kintore, Aberdeenshire
Hours: Full Time
Reporting to the Project Team Lead, the Project Administrator is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the Projects, Technical and Operations functions within the Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) division of Motive Offshore Group. The role supports effective delivery of day-to-day administration of projects and operational activities, including documentation, personnel logistics, purchasing and general departmental support.
You’ll gain broad exposure across Projects, Technical and Operations, with plenty of variety across your day and the opportunity to build strong relationships with colleagues across the UK and globally. As part of a growing business, you’ll also have the chance to develop your skills, broaden your experience and grow alongside the team.
About the team:
As a part of our Testing, Inspection and Certification team, you’ll become part of a small, hardworking, and skilled team who are used to working collaboratively and to high standards. You'll be supported by our Operations team lead and Operations teams in Kintore, who care deeply about what they do & the impact they have on the services we provide.
And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and 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
- Assist TIC Project and Personnel Team with general administration requirements.
- Liaise with client and/or third parties, as required.
- Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders, including clients, colleagues, suppliers and contractors.
- Act as a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd, always maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach.
- Provide administrative support to other departments as and when required.
- Attend internal project, personnel and operational meetings, taking accurate minutes, recording actions and distributing these to relevant stakeholders.
- Respond to incoming telephone enquiries, directing calls and messages to the appropriate personnel as required.
- Act as an initial point of contact for visitors, clients, suppliers and contractors attending the Kintore office/site.
Planet
- Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
- Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
- Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
Product
- Provide administrative support to the TIC Project and Personnel team.
- Set up electronic files for TIC projects, ensuring appropriate job numbers are allocated, and project-related documentation is filed correctly.
- Maintain server-based project files, ensuring information is accurate, current and easily accessible.
- Compile project specific documentation as required, ensuring presentation is of a high standard.
- Coordinate and support project mobilisations/demobilisations with other Motive regions and entities.
- Archive completed project files in accordance with company procedures and document retention requirements.
- Use relevant Company software systems, including SharePoint, Sage200, Onboard Tracker and Asset Voice, to maintain accurate records and update new and completed projects.
- General office duties including distributing mail, recording paper files electronically, filing, archiving and other similar administrative tasks.
- Provide diary coordination support for the Operations, Personnel and Project Teams, including arranging meeting rooms and distributing relevant information.
- Assist with the preparation of correspondence, emails, letters, reports and other routine administrative documentation.
- Provide general administrative and coordination support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Operations and Personnel functions.
- Monitor shared inboxes and administrative requests, responding where appropriate and directing queries to the relevant team member.
- Assist Buyer in raising and issuing purchase orders to suppliers.
- Support with the control, timely processing and receipting of supplier purchase orders & invoices, ensuring reporting is completed by the last day of each month.
- Assist with booking and coordinating personnel travel, accommodation and associated logistics
- Support the Personnel Coordinator with resource planning and personnel deployment activities.
- Assisting Buyer in raising/sending purchase orders to suppliers
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities for employees and contractors.
- Support the preparation and administration of personnel mobilisation packs, ensuring all required documentation is completed and available prior to deployment
- Process expenses for offshore personnel and management, ensuring claims are accurately recorded, appropriately authorised and submitted within required timescales.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Self-motivated
- Proactive, with the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills
- Experienced in use of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to prioritise
- Good presentation skills.
- Keen and willing to learn.
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
Alongside this, you’ll get:
(* Received upon successful completion of probation)
- Annual Leave - 34 days holiday per annum
- Employer Pension contribution
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
- Long Service Awards
- One days paid leave per year for volunteering to support a charity
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Gym Membership*
- Electric Car Scheme*
- Costco Membership – employee-funded membership with a £10 online joining voucher*
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.
Our Core are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Houston, Texas
Hours: Full Time
The Operations Manager is responsible for the daily operations of Motive Offshore LLC, working to ensure that projects and operations are planned and executed safely and to the highest of standards, with Client schedules adhered to and specifications met.
The Operations Manager will analyse operational performance with the aim to identify and implement operational processes that improve performance and efficiency across the business.
You’ll have the opportunity to take real ownership of day-to-day operations within Motive LLC, playing a key role in how projects are planned, delivered and improved. You’ll work closely with teams across the business, with the scope to make a real impact on operational performance, introduce improvements and support the continued growth of Motive in the US.
About the team:
As a key member of our Motive LLC team, you’ll play a central role in supporting the success of our operations and driving the continued growth of the business. Your contributions will help ensure our projects, people and resources are managed safely and effectively, while maintaining the high standards of service our clients expect. With a focus on operational delivery, you’ll work closely with teams across the business to support performance, efficiency and an exceptional service for our clients.
And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and 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.
- Provide leadership and effective performance management for direct reports and the wider Operations team, fostering accountability, professionalism and a positive performance culture.
- Provide regular updates to the Regional Director – Americas on operational performance, resource requirements, risks and key performance metrics.
- Assist fellow members of the regional team with any technical requirements relating to their respective enquiries/opportunities.
- Lead and support in the recruitment and retention of operational personnel.
- Attend Client meetings to discuss technical and commercial related matters, reporting on project updates to the Client.
- Support Sales team when necessary.
- Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – Clients, colleagues, third party’s.
- To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
Planet
- Adhere to and promote Motive's sustainability initiatives, contributing to Net Zero objectives.
- Drive sustainable operational practices across LLC, identifying opportunities to reduce waste, energy consumption, emissions and unnecessary resource use.
- Promote efficient utilisation, maintenance and lifecycle management of equipment and assets to maximise asset life and minimise environmental impact.
- Consider environmental and sustainability impacts when planning operational activities, mobilisations, logistics and procurement.
Product
- Provide operational leadership across both Rentals and TIC/service activities, ensuring consistent standards, processes and ways of working across Motive Offshore LLC.
- Lead operational planning and execution, ensuring resources, personnel, equipment and facilities are effectively coordinated to meet business and project requirements.
- Drive and implement process improvements to maximise operational efficiency and effectiveness, embedding consistent processes, systems and standards across LLC.
- Responsible for the production, procurement and planning of operations ensuring that resources and assets are secured in order to meet the Client scope of work.
- Maintain overall oversight of operational and asset readiness across both Rentals and TIC/service activities, ensuring equipment is appropriately maintained, prepared, tested, certified and available to meet operational and mobilisation requirements.
- Work closely with the respective Project Managers to ensure the operational requirements necessary to support successful project delivery are identified, planned and delivered, including personnel, equipment readiness, mobilisation and other operational resources.
- Ensures operations are planned accordingly to meet mobilisation dates and Client's requirements.
- Communicates with all relevant employees to ensure delivery dates are understood and adhered to.
- Plan, schedule and review workload, manpower and resource requirements across Rentals and TIC/service activities to ensure effective utilisation and successful operational delivery.
- Oversee the effective operation, maintenance and upkeep of the LLC base and facilities, ensuring they remain safe, compliant and suitable to support operational requirements.
- Coordinate and support in the preparation of sales enquiries ensuring that internal Sales system is updated and accurate.
- Arrangement of personnel / field personnel travel.
- Support the identification, preparation and raising of CAPEX requests, and oversee the effective management and delivery of approved CAPEX requirements in line with Company processes and budgets.
- Purchase materials and services as required and in accordance with the Delegation of Authority (DOA).
- Tracks utilisation of equipment and personnel in asset tracking software.
- Tracks and reports Regional HSEQ KPI’s on a monthly basis in line with company requirements
- Attend Client meetings as required.
- Liaise with Third Party’s to ensure full compliance with the project requirements.
- Support budget planning and maintain appropriate oversight of operational expenditure and cost control, identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Participate in and ensure safe systems of work (e.g. Work methods and risk assessments) are in place and understood.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Proven operational management experience within the offshore services, subsea, equipment rental or related energy sector.
- Strong leadership and people management capability, with experience developing teams and driving accountability and performance.
- Strong understanding of offshore operations, equipment readiness, mobilisation and resource planning.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple and changing priorities while maintaining a high standard of operational delivery.
- Demonstrable experience implementing and improving operational processes and systems.
- Commercial awareness with an understanding of budgets, operational costs and financial performance.
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent planning, scheduling and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to operate effectively within a growing business, manage multiple priorities and work across a broad range of operational responsibilities.
What we can offer you:
Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
Alongside this, you'll get:
- 28 Vacation Days
- In addition, you also get paid time off for the following 6 holidays:
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Competitive Company contribution towards Health Insurance upon start date
- 401K Pension savings plan upon start date
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
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.
Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….
People.
Planet.
Product.
Motive Offshore Group delivers trusted, multi-sector solutions across the global energy industry, combining specialist equipment rental, manufacturing, and industry-leading Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) services. We are committed to delivering sustainable and innovative 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 into the more sustainable world.
Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.
About the role:
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hours: Full-time
The Sales Executive plays a key role as part of the regional sales team and will be responsible for prospecting new businesses ensuring that quotes are prepared, reviewed and issued in accordance with Client requests and internal processes. The individual will be responsible for ensuring all offers are suitably qualified and that clarifications are dealt with and responded to in a timely manner and to the highest of standards. The Sales Executive manage the entire sales process from receipt of Client request, through to securing the award and hand over to the Operations team; They will also ensure that the internal sales system, “Salesforce”, is updated to reflect the most accurate of information and support the Business Support Executive in relation to inside sales activities.
You'll play a key role in shaping the future of our growing Brazil operation, taking ownership of projects and helping establish how we deliver for our customers. You’ll gain broad hands-on experience and real responsibility within a small team, where your contribution is visible, valued, and directly impacts the success and growth of the business.
About the team:
As a part of our Brazil team, you’ll become part of a small, hardworking, and skilled team who work to a high standard and specification. Reporting to the Regional Manager for Brazil, you'll also become part of the wider America's team and be supported by our team of onshore and offshore personnel working alongside you, whose goal, much like your own, will be to enable a quick and safe turn-around of equipment.
And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and 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
- Adopt and promote the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout.
- Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – Clients, colleagues etc
- To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd
- To uphold the Motive Offshore Group People Values.
Planet
- Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
Product
- Support and assist the Regional Manager Brazil in achieving annual sales targets.
- Be responsible for handling Rental and C&I sales enquiries/opportunities.
- Manage the day-to-day coordination of all sales related activities, ensuring that quotations are issues in accordance with Client deadlines and needs.
- Lead in the development and issue of high-quality quotations, managing the process from receipt of quotation through to award and handover to the Operations team.
- Ensure that quotations are issued in accordance with internal processes, with all necessary approvals in place.
- Carry out sales visits to existing clients and/or potential clients. Generate and qualify leads from the sales visit(s).
- Responsible for managing the daily workload and activities of the Sales Administrator (or Business Support Executive).
- Assist fellow members of the regional team with any sales related activities.
- Attend Client meetings to discuss/negotiate quotations with the aim of securing orders.
- Carry out quality checks on the product and service delivery at the end of the project, as per the customer satisfaction management procedure.
- Make presentations and demonstrate how a quote, product/service meets Client needs.
- Manage and interpret Client requirements to maximise utilisation of Motive assets.
- Liaise and collaborate with all relevant departments within Motive regarding bespoke equipment enquiries when required, supporting asset development and research & developments activities as required.
- Support in the development and maintain the Client sales database as per departmental procedures.
- Work in conjunction with the Marketing department to develop and promote Motives technical offering.
- Attend exhibitions and sales events as required.
- Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development to provide market intelligence and forecast information.
- Monitor and track sales project(s), deliverables, schedule, budget.
- Target and develop Client base to generate growth in sales revenue and margin thorough contractual and new business wins.
- Engage in any other reasonable activity as requested by the management.
Required skills / knowledge:
- Good knowledge and experience of Motive Certification and Inspection Solutions (wire rope change, MRT, NDT, Load Test, Spooling, etc)
- Good knowledge and significant experience of Motive Certification and Inspection market (players, customers, solutions, etc).
- Experience of providing solutions & supporting clients in country
- Proven track record of providing solutions and supporting clients within the Energy sector would be advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of sales.
- Ability to achieve targets.
- Good negotiator, with an innovative approach.
- Strong understanding of Client and market dynamics/requirements.
- Confident to communicate with all levels of the organisations.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organisation.
- Good computer literacy.
- Be a good Team player
- Advanced English (minimum)
What we can offer you:
Working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.
People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.
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.
Interested in joining us but don’t see a suitable vacancy? We always welcome speculative applications from talented individuals eager to become part of our team.
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Your Recruitment Process
At Motive we believe every applicant deserves respect, transparency and a supportive recruitment process that reflects our company People values.

Your journey with us begins with a fair, communicative process.
Here is what you can expect:
The Application Process
1. Apply
See a role that excites you? Submit an application showing how you can make an impact!
2. Confirm
We value every application and aim to acknowledge all submissions within 14 days
3. Update
We are committed to keeping you informed throughout the process of your application
If successful in the application phase, here is what you can expect next:
