Ship Manager

Ambitek are currently recruiting for a Marine Project Manager (Ship Manager) for our client based over in Birkenhead.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily schedules and maintain effective communication with teams.
• Enhance productivity and efficiency across all operations.
• Focus on increasing gross margins, reducing costs, and maximizing sales opportunities.
• Coordinate various trade disciplines and subcontractors to ensure timely and efficient completion of work.
• Optimize resource levels for better workflow.
• Manage the costs of materials and consumables effectively.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and encourage innovation.
• Regularly monitor performance and adjust outputs when necessary.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and decision-making related to "build or buy" strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and codes, including ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO18001.
• Uphold and enforce QA/QC procedures, ensuring all departmental work adheres to the required regulations.
• Ensure all work under your control aligns with the company's Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
• Conduct frequent work area inspections to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions and practices.

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Apprenticeship, HNC/HND level qualification, or equivalent experience in Marine/Mechanical/Electrical disciplines.
• Proven experience in the maintenance and repair of marine vessels, along with a solid understanding of Planned Maintenance Systems.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Classification Society Rules.
• Experience supporting vessel docking and maintenance periods.

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive productivity and efficiency.
• Proactive, self-starter capable of engaging with senior-level stakeholders.
• Highly organized, flexible, and pragmatic.