Senior Fleet Manager (Technical & Maritime Operations)

Carnival Corporation & plc; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnival UK is seeking a Senior Manager, Fleet to lead a fleet team, oversee technical performance and asset condition of Carnival UK vessels, and manage a £50m maintenance forecast. The role collaborates with onboard teams, refit and asset colleagues, classification societies and contractors to ensure safe, compliant and reliable operations.

Based in the UK, this hybrid role offers up to two days from home and room to lead a team of up to 15 professionals, aligning fleet strategy with

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent higher education in a marine or technical discipline.
• STCW III/2 (Chief Engineer) or equivalent qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of maritime regulations.
• Extensive ship management, operational, financial and budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet technical teams to deliver coordinated support across assigned vessels.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, classification society, flag state and ISM Code obligations.
• Deliver maintenance and repair strategies to optimise vessel availability and performance.
• Manage repair and maintenance budgets, forecast expenditure, identify efficiencies and support commercial performance.

Skills

Maritime regulations

Ship management

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent (marine/technical)

Job description

Job Description

Carnival UK is in search of a Senior Manager, Fleet, who is crucial in supporting our direction and nurturing a high-performing team.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Fleet leads a dedicated fleet team (or pod), taking end-to-end responsibility for the technical performance, operational readiness and asset condition of assigned vessels within the Carnival UK fleet. Leading a team of up to 15 colleagues and managing a technical repair and maintenance forecast of approximately £50m, this role works closely with onboard teams, refit and asset colleagues, classification societies and contractors to ensure safe, compliant and reliable vessel operations.

Key accountabilities include

• Leading and developing fleet technical teams to deliver a coordinated and integrated support service across assigned vessels.
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory, classification society, flag state and ISM Code obligations.
• Delivering effective maintenance and repair strategies that optimise vessel availability and operational performance.
• Managing repair and maintenance budgets, forecasting expenditure, identifying efficiencies and supporting commercial performance.

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK06, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, we offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

Requirements: Your Expertise and Leadership

To thrive as a Senior Manager, Fleet, we're looking for:

• Degree or equivalent higher education qualification in a suitable marine or technical discipline.
• STCW III/2 (Chief Engineer) or equivalent qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of maritime regulations.
• Extensive ship management, operational, financial and budget management experience.

About You: A Catalyst for Change

We believe that diversity enriches our team. We're interested in candidates who:

• Build trust through collaboration, communication and people development.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making, accountability and commercial stewardship.
• Support change with empathy, clarity and adaptive leadership.
• Champion continuous improvement, learning and innovation.

Why Join Us?

Working with us is about more than a job. It's about creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests and a fulfilling career for you.

Read our employee experience guide to learn more about life as a Carnival UK colleague here.

Ready to Lead?

If guiding a team within the Maritime Team here at Carnival UK to new heights excites you, we're eager to hear from you.

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