Vessel Manager

Jumbo Maritime; Fleet; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vessel Manager to oversee heavy lift projects globally. This role involves coordinating with clients and internal teams to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in shipping operations and excellent communication skills. This dynamic organization promotes a healthy work-life balance, offering hybrid working options and a supportive team environment. Join a company that values innovation and employee development, and make a significant impact in the heavy lift transport sector.

Benefits

Hybrid working possibility

Solid pension package

Modern office at prime location

Shuttle service to railway station

Access to fitness facilities

28 paid leave days a year

Personal training budget

Leadership program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in vessel and offshore operations.
• Knowledge of vessel stowage principles and heavy lift operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy lift projects ensuring timely execution and budget adherence.
• Liaise with clients and internal departments for project coordination.

Skills

Operational decision making

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stress resistance

Education

Bachelor in Shipping & Transport

Engineering or Nautical College

Tools

Shipping/cargo documents

Charter-parties

Job description

Jumbo has built a worldwide reputation of engineered solutions for the full range of Heavy Lift Transport and Offshore Installations. Founded in 1968, Jumbo is an independent company with a long-term vision for success. That success is driven by client satisfaction, long-term strategies, and the notion that, in this highly specialized and complex field, trust and reliability are key. That is why Jumbo invests heavily in the continuous development of both office staff and fleet. Visit www.jumbomaritime.nl to learn more about our organization, clients, and capabilities.

Jumbo is a family-owned company, with the Head Office located in Schiedam, with committed people who have a ‘hands-on mentality’. This is reflected in the way we work together and how we think along with our clients and partners looking for the best solution. Jumbo is and strives to be a responsible partner focused on the sustainability and safety of all its stakeholders; we have developed our own Stay Well program to secure our leading position.

Jumbo’s operations department is responsible for the execution of heavy-lift transports and projects onboard Jumbo owned and/or 3rd party vessels. To strengthen the Operations Department, Jumbo seeks a Vessel Manager.

MAIN
RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Vessel Manager, you will manage one or more of Jumbo’s vessels, working for projects all over the world. You will liaise and coordinate all aspects of heavy lift projects together with your colleagues from other departments at the office, the Port Captains, vessels’ Captains, Jumbo’s Clients, and local contacts such as agents and stevedores in the ports. You will ensure that the heavy lift projects are executed on time and within budget. The job includes the following:

• Maintain close contact with our clients and ensure that the projects are executed according to the required specifications as stipulated in the contract;
• Make sure that the project is on schedule through interdisciplinary management of vessel and internal departments and by making clear agreements;
• Ensure that the project is completed within budget by properly monitoring costs and managing variation orders to the contract during the project;
• Act as the link between the organization and the client;
• Liaise with the Manager Operations on the impact of changes in the seasonal schedule and/or changes in vessel movements;
• Serve as the link between all internal departments (Fleet, QHSE, Crewing, etc.).

WE
REQUIRE

• Bachelor in Shipping & Transport, Engineering or Nautical College;
• Knowledge and experience in shipping/cargo documents and charter-parties;
• Minimum of 5 years vessel and/or offshore & shipping operations experience;
• Offshore, vessel, port terminal, and shipping industry knowledge;
• Knowledge of vessel stowage principles; previous experience in supervising Heavy Lift operations or offshore installation is an asset;
• Good command of English language (verbal and written);
• Willingness to travel and work outside office hours.

YOUR
COMPETENCIES

• Operational decision maker based on limited information available;
• Social team player with a hands-on attitude;
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and stress-resistant team player;
• Excellent organizational and communicative skills, both verbal and in writing.

TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT

Jumbo offers a challenging and interesting position in a dynamic, international organization that has a clear vision for innovation and growth. Jumbo stimulates a healthy lifestyle both in and out of the office by supporting and sponsoring Jumbo’s sport teams and activities. Besides our competitive salaries, Jumbo offers excellent fringe benefits like:

• Hybrid working possibility;
• A solid pension package;
• Working in a modern office at a prime location;
• Shuttle service to railway station;
• Working in a team of professionals;
• Your personal training budget and leadership program Crestcollective.nl;
• Access to fitness facilities at Jumbo Schiedam;
• 28 paid leave days a year.

The headquarters of Jumbo is based in Schiedam. Within Jumbo, there is an informal working environment and every month you are welcome to join the Thursday afternoon drinks in the company restaurant.

INFORMATION
AND APPLICATION

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from Bas Bieckmann, Corporate Recruiter via [e-mail] or via telephone number [phone]. Applications (in English) should respond to the requirements and can be sent, including curriculum vitae and motivation letter, to the Human Resource Department via the application form below.

Reactions from staffing agencies and other third parties are not appreciated.

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INTERESTED?

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