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:[link 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.