Operations Manager - Maritime

Frontier Resourcing; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maritime Operations Manager to lead their maritime team and manage complex projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in maritime operations management and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include team management, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement. This is a full-time position based in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maritime operations management or a related field.
• Ability to hold security clearance.
• Experience in the maritime or defence sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Maritime team ensuring a positive environment.
• Develop and maintain key associate and customer relationships.
• Ensure delivery of maritime projects to agreed standards.

Skills

Maritime operations management

Leadership and team management

Project delivery

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Technical competence in maritime operations

Quality management systems

MS Office 365 applications

Education

Chartered Engineer membership (desirable)

Job description

My client is looking for a driven and experienced Maritime Operations Manager to lead the development, growth, and success of our Maritime team and capability area. This is a pivotal role for a motivated individual who thrives on building high‑performing teams, delivering complex projects, and driving business growth within the maritime sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Maritime team, ensuring a positive and communicative working environment.
• Develop and maintain key associate and customer relationships.
• Identify and address recruitment, training, development, and succession needs.
• Ensure delivery of maritime projects to agreed time, cost, and quality standards.
• Monitor and manage team capacity, utilisation, and project performance.
• Provide technical assurance and support for customer deliverables.
• Promote and support effective implementation of the Quality Management System.
• Review and recommend on new maritime requirements and opportunities.
• Act as technical author for bids and support business development activities.
• Represent in industry networks, promoting the company’s reputation.
• Identify and communicate industry trends, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Provide strategic insight for company growth, focusing on maritime capability.
• Support other business areas as required.
• Deliver fee‑earning project work as needed.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in maritime operations management or a related field.
• Ability to hold security clearance.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in project delivery within the maritime or defence sector.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Technical competence in maritime operations and assurance.
• Experience with quality management systems and continuous improvement.
• Ability to identify and respond to industry trends and business opportunities
• Competent with the full suite of MS Office 365 applications.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer membership in a relevant professional body.
• Experience in business development and bid writing.
• Knowledge of Defence and MOD safety and standards such as Defence Safety Authority (DSA) regulations, DEFSTAN 00-056, JSP 430 and the Project Oriented Safety Management System (POSMS).
• Strong network within the maritime and defence industry.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Maritime Transportation and Defense and Space Manufacturing