Be the energy behind change. Join ABL Group.
ABL Group 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.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Country Manager to join our dynamic team. If you have a passion for strategic development and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
What will you be doing
As a Country Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management decisions, overseeing the strategic development and executing the strategic and tactical plans of the Company within specific locations. In addition, you will also:
- Lead the development and execution of comprehensive strategies, action plans, and budgets to drive significant growth and expansion of the country.
- Spearhead business development initiatives, aligning with global company strategies and adapting them to the country's specific market.
- Oversee and optimize organizational arrangements, systems, and processes to ensure top-tier efficiency and effectiveness in resource deployment, supporting long-term development.
- Ensure the meticulous implementation and monitoring of approved budgets and strategic plans.
- Enforce and adapt ABL's group policies and procedures to fit the country's unique business environment.
- Direct the production of high-quality consultancy/engineering deliverables, ensuring they meet client expectations and project requirements.
- Coordinate with regional and global teams to jointly market services, share resources, and leverage cross-selling opportunities for maximum impact.
- Lead recruitment efforts in accordance with the ABL recruitment plan, collaborating closely with the HR Manager and aligning with financial budgets.
- Exercise stringent control over sub-contractor qualifications, quality, costs, and performance, ensuring the highest standards.
- Provide overall leadership and management control of the country's business unit, ensuring consistent growth, strong profit margins, and robust cost control and cash recovery practices.
- Build and nurture strong client relationships through regular engagement, ensuring high satisfaction with service provision and delivery expectations.
- Provide visionary leadership, management, and direction for all personnel, including FTEs and sub-contractors, within the country's team.
- Drive the development and motivation of the country's team, fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration with other senior managers.
- Establish and achieve ambitious collective goals (including regional objectives) with fellow senior managers and regional support functions.
- Contribute to the creation and delivery of precise and insightful progress and financial reports to ABL Management.
- Oversee the internal audit process, ensuring thorough implementation of resulting action plans.
- Maintain a comprehensive and accurate understanding of contract pricing mechanisms, ensuring optimal financial outcomes.
- Collaborate closely with other Country Managers, Directors, and Senior staff to ensure technical compliance and transfer lessons learned from previous projects across the network to enhance major projects.
- Develop, secure authorization for, and execute a robust national-specific sales and marketing plan to achieve significant revenue and profit objectives.
- Represent the country at high-level global meetings, contributing to the shaping of international strategies and policies.
- Lead initiatives to identify and capitalize on new market opportunities, driving innovation and growth.
- Ensure the continuous development of key senior staff, promoting leadership and professional growth within the organization.
- Act as a key spokesperson for the company within the country, enhancing the company's reputation and influence in the industry.
- Provide dedicated, visible leadership and demonstrate your commitment to QHSE through active consultation and involvement; Accountable for all the Quality & HSE aspects within the company / business segment and shall promote QHSE related activities within all operations.
- And other duties as assigned.
The position will be based in Siracha, Thailand and you must have the right to live and work in Thailand. Willing to travel and work within a variety of time zones with some on site/offshore attendance
What are we looking for
To excel in this position, you will have extensive relevant business line experience. Additionally, you will bring:
- Master Mariner (STCW II/2), Chief Engineer (STCW III/2) or relevant degree, or equivalent with significant offshore related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Extensive relevant business line experience
- Fully conversant with marine and engineering consultancy to the offshore oil and gas markets
- At least 10 years relevant professional experience within the Offshore Industry with at least 5 years hands-on as tow master, marine representative or equivalent experience
- Experience in executing mid to large scale executive business plans and project development
- Strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus
- Project orientated with a keen interest in offshore engineering and marine management
- Will have relevant offshore industry experience
- Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and appropriate professional image
- Well organized and self-directed individual with strong business/commercial skills.
- Outgoing and pragmatic with strength of character, proactive and insightful with good man management skills
- Team player with excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Previous management experience from similar role
- Chartered status
- Exposure to pilotage, vessel inspections and/or warranty surveys
- Full technical understanding of the marine and engineering consultancy business, including adjusting, ideally within an operational management role
- Established network within the region
Further Information
You must have the right to live and work in Siracha, Thailand.
You can learn more about our team and what we do here: https://abl-group.com/
For your application to be taken into consideration, please be advised, that you must submit your application via the link provided on this page.
We look forward to receiving your application.
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.
At ABL 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 applyyour unique perspective could be just what we need. 
