Resources & Planning Manager - Propulsion

Wärtsilä; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä in Glasgow is seeking a Resources & Planning Manager for the Propulsion Service Engineers to lead a high-performing team and ensure safe, reliable service delivery. The role combines people leadership with hands-on planning of field resources and coordination across stakeholders.

You will coach engineers, plan service deliveries, and drive continuous improvement while upholding Wärtsilä’s safety standards and customer focus.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership or people management.
• Experience in service delivery, preferably within the marine industry.
• Knowledge of propulsion systems and field services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Propulsion Service Engineers team.
• Manage assigned service delivery activities and resource requirements.
• Support competence development through coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training.
• Promote a strong preparation, quality and a first time right approach.
• Monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure processes and tools are followed in line with QHSE requirements.
• Build a high-performing team based on trust, collaboration and accountability.
• Contribute to action plans and ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Promote Operational Excellence and an excellent customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Service delivery

Propulsion systems

English fluency

Planning & organisation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Drive the Wärtsilä Purpose and demonstrate Wärtsilä values in your everyday work.

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

Resources & Planning Manager – Propulsion Service Engineers

You will be based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, with hybrid working available.

What you will do:

• Lead, coach and develop the Propulsion Service Engineers team.
• Manage assigned service delivery activities and resource requirements.
• Support competence development through coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training.
• Promote strong preparation, quality and a “first time right” approach.
• Monitor team performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure that processes and tools are followed in line with business and Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to support effective planning and service delivery.Build a high-performing team based on trust, collaboration and accountability.
• Contribute to action plans and ensure that business objectives and targets are achieved.Promote Operational Excellence and an excellent customer experience.
• Drive the Wärtsilä Purpose and demonstrate Wärtsilä values in your everyday work.
• Plan Resources for the Field Service Orders received
• Ensure the best use and availability of the Field Service personnel encompassing coordination of Visa’s, medicals, travel documents etc
• Maintain the Field Service Resources planning board
• Ensuring all team members receive initial instructions and are provided with adequate information to successfully complete all tasks to expectations from Operations

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• A safety-first mindset.
• Experience in leadership, team coordination or people management.
• Experience in service delivery, preferably within the marine industry.
• Knowledge of propulsion systems and field services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• A structured, practical and goal-oriented approach to work.
• The ability to build trust, inspire others and support people’s development.
• High integrity, accountability and a collaborative leadership style.
• The ability to identify challenges, remove obstacles and deliver results.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Fluency in English.

Why you and us?

You are valued for who you are. At Wärtsilä, we value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self.

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning and teamwork. The Wärtsilä community supports your development through a wide range of learning and career opportunities, enabling you to grow beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important to us. Every day, we put our hearts and minds into making sustainable societies possible through innovation in technology and services.

Join us in leading a talented propulsion team and helping shape the future of marine service operations.

Contact & next steps

Last application date: 28/09/2026

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job‑relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.