Technical Manager - Offshore Vessels

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Technical leadership

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Project management

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Formation

Marine Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Naval Architecture or equivalent

Hands-on maritime operations experience

Description du poste

As a Technical Vessel Manager within our Fleet Organization, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the profitability, efficiency, and long-term reliability of your assigned vessels (maximum 3). You will be the leading figure in technical management: challenging execution methods, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring that every technical decision supports DEME’s long-term mission and strategic direction. You will work closely with technical and operational teams to develop maintenance plans and achieve project goals. Additionally, you will oversee budget management, project coordination, and fleet support for technical interventions. This is not a TSI role, but a role to be performed from the office with a highly long-term strategical scope. If you’re a technically skilled maritime professional who thrives on responsibility, collaboration, and innovation, your next career adventure might start here. At DEME, we empower you to shape your own career journey. Guided by our values We care, we dare, we deliver, we foster teamwork, innovation, and a shared commitment to delivering impactful maritime projects that make a real difference.

Your 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. Ensure compliance with DEME’s long-term mission, vision, and strategy for your vessels. 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. Act as the primary liaison for Technical Engineering, Fleet Interventions, and Reliability Engineering, fostering effective collaboration and best-practice sharing across the fleet. Oversee and manage the maintenance budget for each vessel. Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations related to vessel operations and safety. Visit vessels regularly to ensure alignment, build strong relationships with onboard teams, and maintain operational oversight.

Your profile

You hold a technical degree (e.g. Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field), or have equivalent experience gained through years of hands‑on work in the maritime industry. Proven experience in leading technical teams and managing technical operations in a maritime or engineering environment. Strong technical expertise and understanding of marine systems, propulsion, electrical, and hydraulic installations, as well as maintenance methodologies. Strategic thinker with the ability to develop vision, make informed decisions, and apply effective risk management. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, reports, and performance metrics to drive improvement and reliability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders — both onshore and onboard. Familiarity with financial processes, procurement, contract management, and project management. Willingness to be based at our headquarters with regular vessel visits to stay connected to the operational reality of your vessels.

Our offer

A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities. A people‑oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing. An extensive mobility program for a healthy work‑life balance. A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally. DEME is a world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, solutions for the offshore energy industry, infra marine and environmental works. The company can build on more than 140 years of know‑how and experience and has fostered a pioneering approach throughout its history, enabling it to be a front runner in innovation and new technologies. DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, reduction of CO2 emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of natural resources. While the company’s roots are in Belgium, DEME has built a strong presence in all of the world’s seas and continents, operating in more than 90 countries worldwide. DEME can rely on 5,200 highly skilled professionals across the globe. With a versatile and modern fleet of over 100 vessels, backed by a broad range of auxiliary equipment, the company can provide solutions for even the most complex projects. DEME achieved a turnover of 2.62 billion euros in 2019.