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: (url removed) 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
