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.