Manager, Energy Efficiency Performance

Royal Caribbean Group; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cruise line as the Manager of Energy Efficiency Performance, overseeing a team that optimizes energy performance across our fleet. You'll be responsible for analyzing ship data and driving initiatives to enhance fuel efficiency while ensuring compliance with international regulations. This role offers a unique blend of maritime expertise and data analysis, with significant potential for career development within a globally recognized company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in ship performance analysis or energy efficiency.
• Experience managing a team or leading technical projects.
• Strong understanding of ship systems and energy management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team focused on energy efficiency initiatives.
• Oversee analysis of shipboard data for operational improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to support corporate decarbonisation goals.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned and data-driven Manager of Energy Efficiency Performance to lead a team focused on optimising energy performance across our cruise ship fleet. This role will manage a team of analysts responsible for monitoring and improving Hull & Propeller performance, Specific Fuel Oil Consumption (SFOC), and Service Power efficiency using corporate digital tools and shipboard data. The successful candidate will bring at least 8 years of relevant technical experience, ideally within maritime or heavy industries, and demonstrate a strong operational mindset and functional leadership.

This role is based in Weybridge, UK.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of performance analysts focused on energy efficiency initiatives.

• Oversee the analysis of shipboard data related to hull and propeller condition, engine performance (SFOC), and auxiliary/service power use to identify trends and recommend operational improvements.

• Champion the use of corporate digital tools and dashboards to track energy performance, generate insights, and communicate findings to stakeholders across the fleet.

• Collaborate with technical superintendents, onboard engineers, and sustainability teams to align performance insights with operational actions and maintenance planning.

• Translate complex performance data into actionable strategies that support corporate decarbonisation goals and compliance with international regulations.

• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration across departments.

• Support budgeting and ROI analyses for energy-saving initiatives and technology retrofits.

• Monitor KPIs and benchmark performance across vessels, fostering a culture of accountability and performance excellence.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field. Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in ship performance analysis, energy efficiency, or maritime operations.

• Experience managing a team or leading technical projects in a fleet operations, ship management, or similar environment.

• Strong understanding of ship systems, fuel efficiency metrics, propulsion hydrodynamics, and energy management best practices.

• Demonstrated expertise in using digital platforms, performance monitoring tools, and data visualisation (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a broad operational and strong functional perspective.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with shipboard and shoreside teams.

• Knowledge of IMO regulations, EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and energy efficiency frameworks is a plus.

We know there is a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We will hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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