Job Description
Technical Manager (Yachts) – Permanent – London (Hybrid) – Competitive package
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Yacht Management company based in London (Hybrid) You will provide technical management and support to assigned vessels within the managed fleet.
Responsibilities include:
* Technical Management of assigned vessels including Yachts, Passenger Yachts and Passenger Ships.
* Adhere to all approved technical, safety and security procedures and contribute to their development; update technical contact information on company IT systems and manage any relevant technical documentation.
* Provide interpretation of Class Rules and other related regulations; manage Class society block fee agreements; Monitor class survey schedules and requirements; Liaise with attending Class and Flag surveyors to ensure all items are dealt with satisfactorily.
* Promote the effective use of PMS systems and appropriate conditioning monitoring techniques; assist with establishing Planned Maintenance Systems and ensure PMS contains all flag, class, builders, manufacturers and company requirements; review maintenance reports and provide feedback.
* In partnership with the Yacht Manager, create a long term plan of major works.
* Review all reported defects, analyse any significant defects and introduce measures to prevent recurrence.
* Manage dry docking and refits; create refit specifications, shortlist suitable shipyards and manage tendering process; monitor refit costs, quality and schedules; attend on-board yacht or at shipyard for planning and progress meetings as required; provide support with warranty claims on completion of refit.
Experience / Qualifications required:
* Previous shore side superintendent experience is preferred but not essential.
* Hold a Class one Chief Engineer Unlimited or 2nd Engineer Unlimited license
* Seagoing experience in an engineering capacity to Chief/2nd Engineer on Cruise Ships or Large Yachts
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels (dealing with Captains, Chief Engineers, Chief Officers, Owners Representatives and colleagues).
* Sound knowledge of Classification, Flag, ISM/ISPS, SOLAS, Passenger Yacht, Large Yacht Code, etc requirements.
* Fluent in spoken and written English. Proficiency in other languages may be beneficial.
You must live within a couple hours commute of London and must be eligible to work in the UK. The expectation is minimum of 2 days a week in the office.
For more information, or to apply, please contact Tom Settle on 02392 322359 or send your CV to
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