A six-month fixed-term role with CalMac Ferries, working with fleet management, supply chain and standards colleagues to define technical requirements for the fleet. The main work is writing technical specifications for vessel equipment, upgrades and future projects, and supporting procurement with supplier evaluations. It acts as the technical authority on supplier requirements, feeding into performance reviews, contract renewals and supply chain strategy. A marine engineering qualification and specification-writing experience are needed.
What the job involves
- Lead the development of technical and engineering specifications for vessel equipment, services, upgrades and future fleet projects
- Act as technical subject matter expert, ensuring supplier requirements are clearly defined and aligned with business needs
- Support procurement and contract activity with technical documentation and supplier evaluations
- Work with internal stakeholders to identify current and future marine engineering requirements
- Provide technical insight on supplier performance, contract renewals and supply chain strategy
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and value across the marine supply chain
What’s required
Qualifications
- Marine engineering qualification
- Relevant engineering experience
Experience
- Developing technical specifications or supporting engineering projects
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of marine engineering practices, standards and technical processes
- Analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Building relationships with internal teams, suppliers and external partners
- Report-writing and documentation skills
Nice to have
- Sea-going marine engineering experience
- Experience supporting procurement, supplier management or contract activities
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
