Pilotage Supervisor

Port of Aberdeen is one of the UK’s busiest ports and a driving force for energy transition, trade and tourism.

Our vision is to become Scotland’s premier net zero port, offering world class facilities and services at the heart of the nation’s energy transition efforts.

We are a multimodal port and provide an integrated logistics and services hub, supporting a diverse range of industries including oil and gas, renewables, general cargo, cruise and ferries.

We offer world-class infrastructure with a strategic location and access to an expert supply chain. All with an uncompromising focus on safety, health, and quality.

Port of Aberdeen’s culture is built on empowering, investing in, and developing our people. It takes outstanding talent to keep the expanded port running safely and smoothly. We offer a wide range of roles from pilots to port operators, engineers to administration, health and safety to people & culture and much more.

The port has been at the heart of the city for almost 900 years and our transformational South Harbour expansion will create new opportunities and prosperity for generations to come.

We are looking for a Pilotage Supervisor to support the existing management team of Harbour Master, Deputy Harbour Master and VTS Supervisor, to allow a specific focus on the service delivery and training of those employees under the pilotage umbrella in the department, overall enhancing the safety of navigation within the port for the port users. 

Reporting to the Deputy Harbour Master, the Pilotage Supervisor will oversee a team of Marine Pilots, Marine Support Staff, Coxswain and Deckhands and support the safe operation of the port's pilot cutters and workboat.

The role will provide support to the Harbour Master and Deputy Harbour Master in directing and coordinating the provision of a safe, cost effective and efficient service in the port that meets relevant statutory requirements for safe navigation.

The Pilotage Supervisor will support the safe and efficient conduct of navigation of vessels which request the services of an authorised pilot within the jurisdiction of the authority.

• Chief Mate II/2 (unlimited) or equivalent 
•  A full understanding of marine pilotage functions and the tasks performed is essential
• Extensive working knowledge of the Port Marine Safety Code and its effective application.
•  Understanding of:
• Pilotage
• VTS
• Vessel berthing and mooring
• Ship handling characteristics
• Charts/Surveying  
• Previous experience within a similar position or a relevant role within the Ports industry
• Ability to prioritise workload to manage a dynamic marine environment.
•   Ability to engage and motivate a small team effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Understanding of meteorological terms and weather forecasts be able to formulate weather disruption notes for stakeholders. 
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and database administration.
• To hold a full and valid driving licence

37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Salary £73,500 per annum

Please download and complete the Application form and attach below.

You must also complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form at the link below in order to apply.

Link to Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing Date for applications, Friday 18th April.