Assistant Vessel Manager

BP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BP is seeking an experienced marine engineering professional for the role of Assistant Vessel Manager. The position combines four days in the office with one remote day, offering a clear development path towards Vessel Manager responsibility.

You will support a team of four seagoing maintenance engineers, plan maintenance, and ensure resources and safe delivery across vessels. The role builds hands-on knowledge of vessel operations and maintenance planning.

Qualifications

• Senior Engineering Certificate of Competency or Marine Engineering degree required.
• Experience on LNG carriers or equivalent offshore/marine leadership exposure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of gas-fuelled engines and vessel maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate a team of four seagoing maintenance engineers.
• Plan and schedule vessel maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance work is resourced and delivered safely.
• Assist with logistics coordination and vessel visits.
• Develop understanding of vessel operations and frontline shipboard challenges.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Leadership potential

Marine operations

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Senior Engineering Certificate of Competency

Degree in Marine Engineering

Job 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 position

Essential Experience /Job Requirements:

• Operation and maintenance of gas fuelled reciprocating engines
• Hydrocarbon Gas Compression, Fuel Gas Supply Systems, LNG reliquefaction systems
• Cryogenic systems and materials
• Ancillary Systems: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; Steering Gear; Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Systems; Sea Water and Fresh Water Systems; Compressed Air Systems; Purifiers.
• Electrical: Alarms and Instrumentation; Generation and Distribution
• Understanding of the thermophysical properties of Liquefied Natural Gas

Desirable 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 qualifications
• Membership of a professional Institute

Why 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.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

• 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/tr