Area Manager - Bergen

About the role

Motive Offshore Group is looking for an Area Manager in Bergen, Norway, a full-time position. As the senior Motive representative in the region, the Area Manager is the focal point for all projects, clients and personnel, responsible for the location's performance, budget, revenue and margin, and for delivering work within budget and on time. The role leads regional business development and covers NDT/inspection projects and the rental and TIC departments.

Key responsibilities

• Line manage Bergen personnel, including recruitment, performance reviews, development and absence management, and mentor and train the team
• Manage the Bergen budget and deliver revenue and margin targets; lead business development with operators, contractors and engineering companies
• Prepare quotations and tenders, negotiate pricing and terms within delegated authority, and keep the Salesforce pipeline accurate
• Oversee project delivery, schedule and budget, and ensure quality records, certifications and test reports are complete before equipment leaves site
• Ensure compliance with Norwegian legislation and industry standards such as the Working Environment Act and NORSOK, and liaise with the Technical Authority
• Develop an annual business plan, share resources with Stavanger and the UK, and travel to client sites as required

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience and significant operational management experience in offshore energy or marine
• Knowledge of the NDT/Inspection market and experience managing budgets and P&L
• Track record of business development in the Norwegian market
• Fluent Norwegian and English, confident with clients and senior stakeholders

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Norwegian offshore regulations and standards (NORSOK)
• Salesforce (preferred)
• Desirable: established network in the Norwegian offshore sector, lifting equipment inspection competence, engineering degree, and ISO 9712 Level II NDT certification