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Offshore Career Guides

Role by role guides for offshore, oil and gas, wind, subsea and marine careers. Certifications, day rates, hiring routes and progression, written by people who have hired offshore for 25+ years.

From £27.99 Instant PDF download Updated for 2026
Quick answer

OffshoreCV career guides are downloadable PDFs covering one offshore role each. Every guide sets out the certifications to book first, realistic day rates, the operators and agencies hiring, and the progression ladder from entry level upwards. Role guides are £27.99, full playbooks £35.

Career Guides by Offshore Role

Pick the role you are aiming for. Each guide is £27.99, paid securely up front, and the PDF download link is emailed to you straight after checkout.

Offshore Beginners Career Guide

The starter PDF for anyone with zero offshore experience.

ROV Pilot Career Guide

Route into ROV piloting, from trainee to supervisor.

Subsea Engineer Career Guide

Subsea engineering routes for graduates and switchers.

Wind Turbine Technician Career Guide

GWO route into offshore wind technician roles.

Drilling Crew Career Guide

Roustabout to driller, the offshore drilling ladder.

Offshore Medic Career Guide

Convert nursing or paramedic experience to offshore medic.

Marine Crew Career Guide

Deck, engine and ETO routes on offshore vessels.

Offshore Crane Operator Career Guide

Banksman to certified offshore crane operator.

Offshore HSE Officer Career Guide

NEBOSH route into offshore HSE roles.

What Is Inside Every Guide

  • The certifications you need first, in the order to book them
  • Realistic UK and international day rates for the role
  • Who is actually hiring, operators, contractors and agencies
  • Progression ladder from entry level to supervisor
  • The mistakes that stop applications getting read

Full Offshore Playbooks

Bigger step by step guides if you want the whole route mapped out rather than one role.

Career Guide FAQ

What is an offshore career guide?
Each guide is a downloadable PDF covering one offshore role: what the job involves day to day, the certifications you need first, who is hiring, realistic day rates and the fastest route in. Written by offshore specialists with 25+ years of industry experience.
How much do the career guides cost?
Role specific career guides are £27.99 each. Broader playbooks such as the Offshore Career Starter and How To Get Offshore are £35. All are instant PDF downloads after checkout.
Which guide should I start with if I have no experience?
Start with the Offshore Beginners Career Guide. It explains what offshore work is, the first certifications to book, how rotations and pay work, and the cleanest route in from a standing start.
Do the guides replace a professionally written CV?
No. The guides tell you which route to take and what recruiters expect. A professionally written offshore CV puts your tickets, rotations and installations in the format ATS systems and hiring managers actually read. Most people use both.
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