Technical Manager - Marine Projects

COREcruitment Ltd; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Technical Manager to lead marine engineering projects across design, construction, and delivery. You will ensure alignment with specifications, quality standards, and timelines while coordinating with engineering teams, external contractors, and operations.

The role requires a background in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering with at least five years of experience, familiarity with SOLAS/MARPOL, and strong stakeholder management in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Background in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with new-build design, site surveys and system testing.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL).
• Proven ability to manage technical projects and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical design, construction, and project delivery.
• Develop technical specifications and project requirements.
• Coordinate approvals, inspections, trials, and testing processes.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, quality, schedules and budgets.
• Monitor regulatory and environmental requirements relevant to the project.
• Coordinate modifications and energy/environment initiatives.
• Serve as main contact between contractors, engineering teams and operations.
• Track progress and resolve technical issues with stakeholders.
• Build relationships with external partners and report to stakeholders.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Marine Engineering

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Job description

Looking to take your marine engineering career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join an international organisation delivering complex marine projects.

As Technical Manager, you will oversee technical development, construction, and project delivery, ensuring all requirements are met in line with agreed specifications, quality standards, and timelines. Working closely with engineering teams, external contractors, and operational stakeholders, you will play a key role in coordinating technical activities, managing risks, and ensuring successful project completion.

This role would suit an experienced marine engineering professional who enjoys working on complex projects, solving technical challenges, and collaborating with international teams.

The Role

• Oversee technical design, construction, and project delivery.
• Contribute to the development of technical specifications and project requirements.
• Coordinate technical approvals, inspections, trials, and testing processes.
• Ensure projects meet agreed specifications, quality standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor compliance with relevant maritime regulations and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate technical modifications and improvement projects, including energy and environmental initiatives.
• Act as a key point of contact between contractors, engineering teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and follow up on outstanding technical issues.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external partners.
• Prepare project updates and reports for relevant stakeholders.

About You

• A background in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering, with at least five years of relevant experience; alternatively, experience as a Chief Engineer with an unlimited licence.
• Experience with new-build design and construction, site surveys, and system testing, from either the owner or shipyard side.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations, including SOLAS and MARPOL.
• Proven ability to manage technical projects independently and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident managing project risks and resolving technical challenges.
• Comfortable working in an international environment.
• Fluent English and confident using relevant computer systems.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to contribute to complex marine engineering projects.
• A technically challenging role within an international organisation.
• Collaboration with engineering specialists and project partners.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.