Strategic Technical Vessel Manager – Offshore

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV; Belgique; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV in Belgium is seeking a Technical Vessel Manager to ensure profitability, efficiency and reliability of up to 3 vessels. You will lead technical management, challenge execution methods, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with the company's long-term mission.

You will develop maintenance plans, oversee budgets and maintenance interventions, collaborate with Master and Chief Engineer, and act as liaison across Engineering, Fleet

Qualifications

• Holder of a technical degree or equivalent maritime experience.
• Proven experience in leading technical teams and managing technical operations.
• Strong understanding of marine systems, propulsion, electrical and hydraulic installations.
• Strategic thinker with ability to develop vision and apply risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Willingness to be based at headquarters with regular vessel visits.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the technical management of your vessels, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance.
• Challenge technical execution, decision-making, and processes — continuously striving for improvement and operational excellence.
• Be accountable for the profit and loss of your vessels, optimizing revenue, utilization, and maintenance with a strategic, long-term mindset.
• Define and implement a long-term maintenance strategy in collaboration with the Master and Chief Engineer.
• Oversee and manage Maintenance Intervention Projects, led by the Fleet Intervention Project Manager.
• Visit vessels regularly to ensure alignment, build strong relationships with onboard teams, and maintain operational oversight.

Skills

Technical leadership

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Project management

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Marine Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Naval Architecture or equivalent

Hands-on maritime operations experience

Job description

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV in Belgium is seeking a Technical Vessel Manager to ensure profitability, efficiency and reliability of up to 3 vessels. You will lead technical management, challenge execution methods, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with the company's long-term mission.

You will develop maintenance plans, oversee budgets and maintenance interventions, collaborate with Master and Chief Engineer, and act as liaison across Engineering, Fleet