Assistant Vessel Manager

BP PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive benefits

Global organisation

Job summary

BP plc is seeking an experienced marine engineering professional for an Assistant Vessel Manager role in London. The position combines office work with remote days, focusing on planning maintenance across LNG vessels and supporting a small team of engineers.

It is a development role with a clear path toward Vessel Manager. Initial duties include coordinating four seagoing engineers, scheduling activities and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Senior Engineering Certificate of Competency or Marine Engineering degree.
• Sea-going experience in LNG vessels or equivalent shore-based technical management role.
• Experience with gas-fuelled engines and vessel maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate a team of seagoing maintenance engineers.
• Plan and schedule vessel maintenance activities across the fleet.
• Ensure maintenance is properly resourced and delivered safely and reliably.
• Assist with logistics coordination and crew liaison.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Chartering

Coaching

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Problem Solving

Marine Operations

Negotiating value

Education

Marine Engineering degree

Job description

Entity:Supply, Trading & ShippingJob Family Group:Shipping GroupJob Description:About the role:We are looking for an experienced marine engineering professional to join us as an Assistant Vessel Manager. This role follows a hybrid working pattern of four days per week in the office and one day working remotely. There is flexibility around the remote-working day, subject to operational needs and reasonable commuting arrangements. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong technical background in marine engineering, gas-burning engines and vessel maintenance who is ready to develop their career ashore.You will initially focus on supporting the planning and delivery of maintenance activity across our vessels, while building the knowledge and experience required to progress towards a Vessel Manager position. You will work closely with a small team of seagoing maintenance engineers, helping to ensure that maintenance activity is effectively planned, appropriately resourced and delivered safely and reliably. Direct people management responsibilities will be limited initially, with accountability increasing as you develop within the role. This role offers broad exposure to vessel operations, fleet management and future dry-docking activity, providing a structured development pathway for someone who is motivated to become a fully capable Vessel Manager.What you will do:In the initial stage of the role, you will:Support and coordinate a team of four seagoing maintenance engineers.Plan and schedule vessel maintenance activities.Ensure maintenance work is appropriately resourced.Support the effective delivery of maintenance activity across the vessels.Assist with relevant logistics coordination.Develop a detailed understanding of vessel operations, maintenance planning and frontline shipboard challenges.Accompany maintenance engineers onboard vessels to gain first-hand operational knowledge and build effective working relationships with vessel crews.As your experience and capability develop, you will:Gain exposure to the wider responsibilities of vessel management.Build the competency required to provide cover during Vessel Manager absences.Take on greater accountability for vessel operations and fleet management activity.Support ship visits and vessel ride-alongs.Work towards progression into a future Vessel Manager position as part of our longer-term succession planning.What you will need:Essential Education:Senior Engineering Certificate of Competency and/or a degree in Marine Engineering.Sea going experience in a senior rank on board LNG carriers or equivalent experience from a shore based technical management positionEssential Experience /Job Requirements:Operation and maintenance of gas fuelled reciprocating enginesHydrocarbon Gas Compression, Fuel Gas Supply Systems, LNG reliquefaction systemsCryogenic systems and materialsAncillary Systems: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; Steering Gear; Fuel Oil and Lube OilSystems; Sea Water and Fresh Water Systems; Compressed Air Systems; Purifiers.Electrical: Alarms and Instrumentation; Generation and DistributionUnderstanding of the thermophysical properties of Liquefied Natural GasDesirable Criteria:Technical and operational management of LNG vessels including management Systems; Classification Society and Flag Administration; Project Management; HSSE; People and Competence; Vessel Operational Performance; Commercial; Inspection; Management of Change; BPS Standards; Finance.Relevant experience ashore in a superintendent type position, supported by the relevant professional qualificationsMembership of a professional InstituteWhy Join us:At bp, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can grow and develop your career. We provide flexible ways of working, competitive benefits, and opportunities to learn within a global organisation. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.We understand that people have different priorities and responsibilities, which is why we offer a range of benefits and flexible options to help you balance work and life effectively.Join us in shaping the future and take the next step in your career with bp. Apply now.Travel RequirementUp to 10% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:Analytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Ancillary cost management, Bunker buyer, Chartering, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Customer service delivery excellence, Demurrage, Developing and implementing strategy, Listening, Marine assurance, Marine Operations, Marine systems and processes, Marine technical, Market Knowledge, Mentoring, Negotiating value, Operational Excellence, Partner relationship management, Problem Solving, Sentiment and Trends, Shipping/transport, Trading and scheduling operations {+ 4 more}.Legal Disclaimer:We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.Expand job descriptionDisclaimerThis is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers’ discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.