Country Manager

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OWC, an ABL Group company, is a technical and advisory consultancy specializing in renewable energy, including onshore & offshore, fixed/floating wind energy, onshore solar, floating solar, and hydrogen. OWC offers a global service offering, focused on project development services, owner’s engineering, technical due diligence, and independent engineering. We have an unrivalled reputation for providing high-quality, innovative, and reliable solutions, drawing on extensive technical knowledge and practical experience which goes back to the late 1990s in offshore renewables.

 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:

• Develop strategies, action plans, and associated budgets to achieve growth objectives.
• Drive business development within the country, aligning with company strategies.
• Manage organizational arrangements, systems, and processes to ensure efficient and effective resource deployment, supporting overall development.
• Implement approved budgets and plans.
• Enforce ABL’s group policies and procedures throughout the business.
• Produce consultancy/engineering deliverables for discrete assignments or support projects delivered to clients.
• Collaborate with existing teams in other regions to market services jointly, share resources, and maximize cross-selling opportunities.
• Oversee recruitment in line with the agreed ABL recruitment plan, coordinating with the HR Manager as part of the financial budgets.
• Maintain close control and management of sub-contractor qualifications, quality, costs, and performance.
• Oversee overall management of the region’s business unit, ensuring progressive turnover, acceptable profit margins, and maintaining good cost control and cash recovery.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships with regular contact and checks on satisfaction regarding service provision and delivery expectations.
• Lead, manage, and direct all personnel, including FTEs and sub-contractors within the country’s team.
• Ensure strict adherence to ABL HSEQ procedures and systems for all personnel.
• Develop and motivate the country’s team, fostering high cooperation with other senior managers.
• Develop and achieve collective goals (including regional goals) with fellow senior managers and regional support functions.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of accurate progress and financial reports to ABL Management.
• Facilitate the internal audit process and implement ensuing action plans.
• Ensure full and accurate understanding of contract pricing mechanisms.
• 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 major projects.
• Develop, gain authorization for, and execute a national-specific sales and marketing plan to achieve agreed revenue and profit objectives.
• 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 Taipei, Taiwan and you must have the right to live and work in Taiwan. 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:

• Engineering relevant degree, or equivalent with significant site related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Fully conversant with renewables, marine and engineering consultancy to the energy markets
• At least 10 years relevant professional experience within the Renewables, Marine, or 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 Taiwan.

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 apply—your unique perspective could be just what we need.