Ship Manager

Ship Manager

Full-Time 42300 - 51700 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead marine projects, optimise operations, and ensure timely completion of work.
  • Company: Dynamic marine company based in Birkenhead with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
  • Other info: Join a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the marine industry while enhancing your leadership skills.
  • Qualifications: Marine/Mechanical/Electrical qualifications or equivalent experience required.

The predicted salary is between 42300 - 51700 £ per year.

Ambitek are currently recruiting for a Marine Project Manager (Ship Manager) for our client based over in Birkenhead.

Main Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily schedules and maintain effective communication with teams.
  • Enhance productivity and efficiency across all operations.
  • Focus on increasing gross margins, reducing costs, and maximizing sales opportunities.
  • Coordinate various trade disciplines and subcontractors to ensure timely and efficient completion of work.
  • Optimize resource levels for better workflow.
  • Manage the costs of materials and consumables effectively.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and encourage innovation.
  • Regularly monitor performance and adjust outputs when necessary.
  • Demonstrate commercial awareness and decision‑making related to "build or buy" strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards and codes, including ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO18001.
  • Uphold and enforce QA/QC procedures, ensuring all departmental work adheres to the required regulations.
  • Ensure all work under your control aligns with the company's Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
  • Conduct frequent work area inspections to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions and practices.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

  • Apprenticeship, HNC/HND level qualification, or equivalent experience in Marine/Mechanical/Electrical disciplines.
  • Proven experience in the maintenance and repair of marine vessels, along with a solid understanding of Planned Maintenance Systems.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Classification Society Rules.
  • Experience supporting vessel docking and maintenance periods.

Ideal Candidate Traits

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Proactive, self‑starter capable of engaging with senior‑level stakeholders.
  • Highly organized, flexible, and pragmatic
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Ship Manager employer: Ambitek Limited

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Contact Details:

Ambitek Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Ship Manager

Marine Project Management
Effective Communication
Productivity Enhancement
Cost Management
Resource Optimisation
Continuous Improvement
Commercial Awareness