Technical Manager
Contract type: Full Time
Reporting to: General Fleet Manager - Technical (London)
As Technical Manager you are responsible for:
Ensuring safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective technical management of assigned vessels in alignment with company policies and objectives.
Support the GFM Tech in maintaining fleet technical performance and operational readiness.
Provide consistent technical guidance and support to vessel teams to ensure effective maintenance and defect resolution.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and assigned technical projects.

Leadership & Technical Management
Provide consistent technical leadership to assigned vessel teams, reinforcing company standards, safety culture, and operational discipline.
Monitor vessel condition through reports, PMS, inspections, and performance data, and initiate corrective actions as required.
Plan, coordinate and execute vessel inspections.
Participate as needed in office audits.

Plan, coordinate, and execute routine repairs, voyage repairs, and technical inspections.
Support dry-dock planning and execution under the guidance of the Senior TM / GFM TECH.
Safety, Compliance & Risk
Promote and reinforce safety-first behaviour across vessel operations.
Participate in incident investigations and contribute to root cause analysis and preventive actions.
Identify technical risks and escalate significant concerns to the GFM TECH.

Liaise closely with Masters and Chief Engineers to ensure alignment on technical priorities.
Participate in crew briefing,



debriefing and performance evaluation.
Coordinate with Operations, Crewing, HSQE, Purchasing, and Finance departments to support efficient vessel operations.
Interface with Classification Societies, Flag Administrations, shipyards, and technical service providers as required.

Projects & Continuous Improvement
Participate in assigned technical projects, including retrofits, upgrades, newbuilding specification reviews and improvement initiatives.
Support project planning, execution, and reporting under the direction of the GFM TECH.
Escalate safety, compliance, or cost risks exceeding defined thresholds.

Take proactive and timely action to address technical issues impacting safety, compliance, or operations.
This job description is subject to periodic review by management in line with organisational needs.

Relevant experience & education
Ex sea-going senior engineer officer (experienced 1st Engineer / Chief Engineer) on relevant vessel type.
Preferably having previous experience of carrying out the shore-based day to day Technical Management of vessels. (Minimum 1 year as a Technical Manager/Vessel Manager /Fleet Superintendent).
Relevant education - degree / diploma in Marine Engineering / Nautical Science, Class 1 Certificate of Competency, and Marine Transportation, Chief Engineer's Certificate or equivalent.
Commercial awareness and ability to apply sound commercial judgement.
You have a robust focus on delivering quality and meeting deadlines.

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