Senior Marine Consultant

ABL

Remote
ABL – an Aqualis Group company - is a leading global independent energy and marine consultant working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition across the renewables, maritime, and oil and gas sectors, offering the deepest pool of expertise across marine and engineering disciplines in more than 300 locations globally.

As a key member of our Nigeria team, you will deliver a broad range of marine surveying and consultancy services, supporting clients across vessel operations, marine projects and offshore developments. The role involves conducting vessel and asset surveys, site inspections, marine operations attendance and marine warranty activities. The job holder will be expected to undertake regular attendances in West and Central Africa.

What will you be doing?

  • Conduct a range of marine surveys and inspections, including vessel suitability, marine asset, MWS, on / off-hire and CMID surveys, and more.
  • Manage and deliver marine warranty, rig moving, advisory and marine consultancy projects.
  • Prepare technical proposals, tenders and cost estimates for offshore and marine projects.
  • Plan and coordinate project execution, including scope, deliverables, resource requirements and schedules, while monitoring progress.
  • Review and assess procedures, documentation and plans associated with transportation, installation, loadout, heavy lift and offshore energy projects.
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, providing practical solutions and ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and best practices.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and support business growth.
  • Contribute to the growth and development of the Offshore projects business through technical leadership, collaboration and support for strategic initiatives.
  • Mentor and support colleagues through training, knowledge sharing and professional development activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement by promoting efficient working practices, operational excellence and innovation across projects and teams.
  • Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, company policies, and Aqualis Group's QHSE requirements.

What are we looking for?

  • Master Mariner with valid STCW Class 1 Certificate. Chief Officers or Second Officers with relevant offshore experience will also be considered.
  • Demonstrable experience within the offshore and marine sector, supported by a strong understanding of marine operations.
  • Proven expertise in marine warranty surveying, marine consultancy, offshore operations, marine transportation and offshore installation activities.
  • Experience conducting vessel surveys, marine assurance activities and operational reviews across a variety of vessel and project types.
  • Sound technical knowledge of offshore construction, transportation, installation, rig moving, heavy lift and marine operations.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and project teams.
  • Previous experience supporting Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) projects within the offshore energy, oil and gas, renewables or marine infrastructure sectors.
  • Experience of Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations, vessel suitability assessments and marine project assurance activities.
  • Familiarity with international offshore standards, marine codes and industry guidelines.
  • Fluent in English.

Further Information

This position will be based at our office in Lagos. You must have the right to live and work in Nigeria.

The job holder will be expected to undertake onshore and offshore client assignments, often at short notice.

You can learn more about our team and what we do here: https://aqualis-group.com/

To ensure your application is considered, please submit it using the link provided on this page.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.

Our Commitment To D&I

At Aqualis Group, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive, regardless of background, identity, or role. As a global company, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion strengthens our teams. We support flexible working, accessible environments, and employee wellbeing. Even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement, we encourage you to apply—your unique perspective could be just what we need.

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