Group Technical Manager

TieTalent; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized maritime services company in Aberdeen is seeking a Group Technical Manager to oversee technical performance and compliance of offshore support vessels. Responsibilities include managing engineering performance, ensuring safe operations, and leading a technical team. Ideal candidates will have a strong leadership background in marine operations, with a Chief Engineer qualification preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Death in Service

Private Medical

Qualifications

• Strong leadership background in technical/engineering management within offshore or marine operations.
• Previous experience managing offshore support vessels or similar fleet operations.
• Excellent working knowledge of Planned Maintenance and procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for technical performance of a fleet of offshore support vessels.
• Lead the technical department to ensure reliable vessel performance.
• Manage daily operations and resource availability across the technical team.

Skills

Leadership

Technical management

Time management

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Chief Engineer Unlimited / 2nd Engineer or equivalent

Tools

Planned Maintenance systems

Procurement systems

Job description

About

Position: Group Technical Manager

Job ID: 1613/35

Location: Aberdeen

Rate/Salary: Depending on experience

Benefits: Bonus, Pension, Death in Service, Private Medical

Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors - visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a full list of our vacancies. We have multiple permanent and contract opportunities available with businesses across the UK and internationally.

The below job description outlines the position of: Group Technical Manager

Typically, This Person Will

Take full responsibility for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective technical performance of a fleet of offshore support vessels. This includes oversight of maintenance, compliance, resource allocation, and budget control, as well as leading a team of technical professionals and working closely with cross-functional departments to ensure high standards of operational readiness and safety.

HSB Technical's client is an established and well-regarded business entity within the maritime services sector.

Duties And Responsibilities Of The Group Technical Manager

• Lead the technical department to ensure reliable vessel performance and full compliance with SOLAS, IMO, Class, and Flag State requirements
• Manage daily operations, team performance, and resource availability across the technical team
• Liaise with classification societies, flag authorities, and port state control as required
• Support Superintendents to maintain vessels to high standards, in class, within budget, and with optimal uptime
• Monitor and support engineering performance onboard, taking corrective action when required
• Conduct regular ship visits and attend project meetings to monitor vessel status and crew needs
• Review budgets, spending, and purchasing systems to ensure cost efficiency and accurate forecasting
• Ensure effective close-out of audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Drive workflow improvements and support system development across technical and operational processes
• Actively promote a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and interdepartmental collaboration
• Provide out-of-hours and emergency support as required
• Participate in the Emergency Response Team and senior management discussions as needed
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements For The Group Technical Manager

• Strong leadership background in technical/engineering management within offshore or marine operations
• Previous experience managing offshore support vessels or similar fleet operations
• Preferably qualified to Chief Engineer Unlimited / 2nd Engineer (or equivalent marine engineering certification)
• Excellent working knowledge of Planned Maintenance and procurement systems
• Able to manage budgets, people, and projects with a strong commercial and safety-first mindset
• Effective communicator with proven ability to build rapport across departments and with external stakeholders
• Strong time management, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills
  
  

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.

TITL1_UKTJ

• Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
  
  

Work experience

• General Management
  
  

Languages

• English