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Position: Technical Manager
Job ID: 2094/36
Location: Tyne and Wear
Rate/Salary: £50,000 – 60,000K
Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Technical Manager
Typically, this person will be a Chartered Engineer with a marine engineering degree or a Class 1 Certificate of Competency as Engineer Officer, along with senior-level seagoing experience and a strong background in onshore Technical Superintendence.
HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.
- Duties and responsibilities of the Technical Manager:
- Ensure compliance of the fleet with Class and Flag State regulations.
- Oversee fleet budgets, manage expenses, and track performance against KPIs.
- Evaluate new vessel requirements and relay findings to the Technical Manager and Special Projects team.
- Supervise fleet projects and prepare monthly updates for the Operations Director.
- Foster effective communication across departments, with clients, and vessel owners.
- Lead operational and fleet meetings to promote collaboration and alignment.
- Guarantee smooth vessel operations while managing and assessing Vessel Managers’ performance.
- Plan and streamline dry dock and maintenance schedules, including shipyard selection and cost optimisation.
- Deliver timely technical solutions and contribute to operational budget management.
- Provide coverage for Vessel Managers as needed and handle additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications and requirement for the Technical Manager:
- Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of marine engineering, ship repairs, and dry-docking, with experience in Defence Maritime operations.
- Experience: At least 5 years in technical or engineering roles within the marine industry, specialising in docking operations.
- Certification: Valid Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency (CoC) with relevant vessel experience.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage contractors effectively.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of maritime regulations and classification standards, especially for RFA and Royal Navy operations.
- Problem-Solving: Skilled in analysing and resolving technical challenges proactively.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical matters clearly.
- Negotiation: Assertive with strong negotiation abilities and the capacity to engage senior industry stakeholders.
- Attention to Detail: Precise in managing inspections, documentation, and technical operations.
- Global Mobility: Willingness to travel internationally as required.
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.
