Maritime Technology Manager

North Star Shipping; Kingswells; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star is seeking an experienced Maritime Technology Manager to lead evaluation and deployment of technology across our SOV, ERRV and PSV operations. You’ll report to the Chief Technology Officer and shape a roadmap from initial evaluation through trials to operational deployment.

You’ll work across fleet, newbuild and retrofit programmes to ensure technology is credible, commercially justified and delivers measurable benefits in real-world operations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in maritime technology, marine engineering, vessel performance or decarbonisation.
• Experience with SOVs, CSOVs, ERRVs, PSVs or comparable offshore vessels.
• Chartered status or industry accreditation (IMarEST/RINA/APM/PMI) is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead North Star’s maritime technology roadmap, prioritising fleet, client and regulatory requirements by value, risk, readiness and adoption potential.
• Identify and evaluate propulsion, energy storage, charging, alternative fuels, automation and digital technologies.
• Develop practical decarbonisation pathways across SOV, ERRV and PSV operations, balancing emissions reduction with safety and lifecycle cost.
• Use data to identify improvements in vessel performance and operational efficiency.
• Lead feasibility studies, technology qualification, pilots and demonstrations through stage gates and acceptance criteria.
• Provide technology leadership across newbuild and retrofit programmes from requirements to handover.
• Build robust lifecycle business cases and provide evidence for investment decisions and tenders.
• Develop partnerships with charterers, OEMs, Class/Flag and research organisations including UK/European funded programmes.

Skills

Maritime tech

Marine eng

Decarbonisation

Commercial acumen

Education

Chartered status / IMarEST / RINA / PMI

Job description

This is an opportunity to shape how new maritime technology is evaluated, proven and deployed across North Star’s fleet, with the influence to turn innovation into measurable operational and commercial value. Join North Star and help develop the technologies that will shape the next generation of our vessels.

Every day, North Star vessels support some of the most demanding offshore operations in the world. As our fleet grows and the maritime industry transitions towards lower-carbon operations, we are investing in the technologies needed to improve vessel performance, reduce emissions and strengthen our operational capability.

We’re looking for an experienced Maritime Technology Manager to lead the evaluation and deployment of technology across our SOV, ERRV and PSV operations. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, this is a high-impact role spanning maritime decarbonisation, vessel performance, emissions and operational data, emerging technology, funded innovation and fleet adoption.

You’ll lead North Star’s maritime technology roadmap, taking opportunities from initial evaluation and business case through trials, qualification and operational deployment. You’ll work across our fleet, newbuild and retrofit programmes to ensure technology is technically credible, commercially justified and capable of delivering measurable benefits in real-world operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading North Star’s maritime technology roadmap, prioritising fleet, client and regulatory requirements by value, risk, readiness and adoption potential.

• Identifying and evaluating emerging propulsion, energy storage, charging, alternative fuels, automation and digital technologies.

• Developing practical decarbonisation pathways across SOV, ERRV and PSV operations, balancing emissions reduction with safety, operability, lifecycle cost and commercial viability.

• Using fuel, energy, emissions and utilisation data to identify and deliver measurable improvements in vessel performance and operational efficiency.

• Leading feasibility studies, technology qualification, pilots and demonstrations through clear stage gates, test plans and acceptance criteria.

• Providing technology leadership across newbuild and retrofit programmes, from requirements and design review through commissioning, trials and operational handover.

• Building robust lifecycle business cases and providing credible technical evidence to support investment decisions, tenders and client engagement.

• Developing effective partnerships with charterers, OEMs, technology developers, Class, Flag and research organisations, including relevant UK and European funded innovation programmes.

What we’re looking for

You may already be a Maritime Technology Manager, Marine Technology Manager, Fleet Performance Manager, Decarbonisation Manager or senior marine engineer ready to take broader ownership of technology strategy and deployment. You’ll bring significant experience in maritime technology, marine engineering, vessel performance or decarbonisation, ideally within offshore marine, offshore wind or another technically demanding marine environment.

Just as importantly, you’ll be technically credible, curious and commercially minded. You’ll have the judgement to challenge assumptions, distinguish promising technology from practical fleet solutions and make evidence-led recommendations where safety, operability, lifecycle cost, regulatory compliance or expected value needs further work. You’ll be comfortable working across vessel teams, senior leadership, clients, suppliers and technical partners, translating complex engineering issues into clear decisions and practical action.

Experience with SOVs, CSOVs, ERRVs, PSVs or comparable offshore vessels would be particularly valuable, including battery-hybrid propulsion, charging, alternative fuels, vessel optimisation, emissions performance or technology integration. A relevant engineering, naval architecture or maritime background, supported by Chartered status or IMarEST, RINA, APM or PMI accreditation, would also be valuable.

Why North Star?

North Star is the UK’s leading integrated ship owner and operator, delivering mission-critical services to the offshore energy industry. As our offshore wind fleet continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to influence the technologies, systems and investment decisions that will shape the performance of our future fleet.

You’ll join a business with ambitious growth plans, strong values and a genuine commitment to safety, innovation and operational excellence. You’ll have real accountability, direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to take technology beyond evaluation and into successful operation at sea.