Group Technical Manager

Position: Group Technical Manager Job ID: 1613/35 Location: Aberdeen Rate/Salary: Depending on experience Benefits: Bonus, Pension, Death in Service, Private Medical Type: Permanent HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors - visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a full list of our vacancies. We have multiple permanent and contract opportunities available with businesses across the UK and internationally. The below job description outlines the position of: Group Technical Manager Typically, this person will: Take full responsibility for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective technical performance of a fleet of offshore support vessels. This includes oversight of maintenance, compliance, resource allocation, and budget control, as well as leading a team of technical professionals and working closely with cross-functional departments to ensure high standards of operational readiness and safety. HSB Technical's client is an established and well-regarded business entity within the maritime services sector. Duties and responsibilities of the Group Technical Manager: • Lead the technical department to ensure reliable vessel performance and full compliance with SOLAS, IMO, Class, and Flag State requirements • Manage daily operations, team performance, and resource availability across the technical team • Liaise with classification societies, flag authorities, and port state control as required • Support Superintendents to maintain vessels to high standards, in class, within budget, and with optimal uptime • Monitor and support engineering performance onboard, taking corrective action when required • Conduct regular ship visits and attend project meetings to monitor vessel status and crew needs • Review budgets, spending, and purchasing systems to ensure cost efficiency and accurate forecasting • Ensure effective close-out of audits, inspections, and incident investigations • Drive workflow improvements and support system development across technical and operational processes • Actively promote a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and interdepartmental collaboration • Provide out-of-hours and emergency support as required • Participate in the Emergency Response Team and senior management discussions as needed Qualifications and requirements for the Group Technical Manager: • Strong leadership background in technical/engineering management within offshore or marine operations • Previous experience managing offshore support vessels or similar fleet operations • Preferably qualified to Chief Engineer Unlimited / 2nd Engineer (or equivalent marine engineering certification) • Excellent working knowledge of Planned Maintenance and procurement systems • Able to manage budgets, people, and projects with a strong commercial and safety-first mindset • Effective communicator with proven ability to build rapport across departments and with external stakeholders • Strong time management, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.

Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, GB

Posted Date: 9/17/2025