Overview
In this role you lead the technical management of a fleet of yachts from the Southampton office, collaborating with captains, engineers and shore teams to ensure vessels meet high standards of maintenance and compliance. You drive technical integrity across systems, support planned maintenance, and coordinate upgrades and refits. You will also steer risk management, emergency readiness, and contractor engagement while enabling cross-functional collaboration. This position offers a global yacht management context with a hybrid working model and a focus on delivering reliable, regulation-compliant operations.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- generous salary based on experience
Responsibilities
- Ensure yachts comply with Class, Flag State, regulatory and company requirements
- Maintain relationships with Captains, Chief Engineers, crew, Yacht Managers and DPA to monitor technical condition
- Oversee maintenance across mechanical, electrical, safety, environmental, LSA, and navigational systems
- Manage Planned Maintenance Systems, inspections, audits and visits, addressing deficiencies promptly
- Provide technical advice and remote support to onboard teams, coordinating with contractors
- Support technical purchasing, supplier management, invoicing, budgeting and expenditure monitoring
- Assist with refits, drydocks and technical upgrade projects from specification to completion
- Support emergency preparedness, 24/7 technical response and risk mitigation
- Contribute to continuous improvement of yacht management technical services
Key requirements
- Shore-based Technical Manager or similar technical leadership experience
- Previous onboard experience in a senior engineering role
- Yacht experience preferred; relevant technical management in other passenger vessels considered
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical vessel systems
- Experience with planned maintenance, inspections, audits and regulatory compliance
- Experience with shipyard refits, drydockings or technical projects
- Experience managing contractors, suppliers, purchasing and budgets
- Understanding of Class and Flag State regulatory requirements
- Right to live and work in the UK
- Willingness to travel regularly
- Dynamic, approachable, flexible and collaborative
- collaborative
- adaptable
- problem-solving
- mechanical and electrical vessel systems
- planned maintenance systems
- technical inspections and audits
Technical Manager in Hampshire employer: Faststream
Faststream Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the subsea cable industry. With a focus on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development and advancement, all while supporting a predominantly remote work environment that allows for flexibility and work-life balance. Joining this leading international organisation means being part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
