Vessel Manager

You will be working with a global leader in the fields of dredging, marine engineering, and environmental remediation. Known for delivering complex infrastructure projects in challenging marine and offshore environments, they have a strong ocus on innovation, sustainability, and technological advancement. Our client hosts a modern, versatile fleet and is actively involved in shaping the future of renewable energy, coastal protection, and port development worldwide.

As Vessel Manager, you will hold a key leadership role within the company by overseeing the overall management and operational performance of dredging and offshore vessels within the client’s fleet. This position is instrumental in aligning vessel operations with the long-term mission, vision, and strategic goals. Working in close collaboration with technical and operational teams, the Vessel Manager drives the development and execution of effective maintenance strategies to ensure optimal performance.

In this position, you will:

• Be responsible for high availability and high reliability of the vessels.
• Ensure compliance with the organization’s long-term mission, vision, and strategy for your vessels.
• Be accountable for the profit and loss of the vessels. Optimize revenue, utilization, and maintenance with a long-term focus.
• Define and implement a long-term maintenance strategy in collaboration with Master and Chief Engineer.
• Be responsible for Maintenance Intervention Projects, led by the Fleet Intervention Project Manager
• Act as the point of contact for Technical Engineering, Fleet Interventions and Reliability Engineering, ensuring effective collaboration and sharing of best practices across vessels.
• Oversee and manage the maintenance budget for each vessel.

Your background should include:

• 4+ years experience in leading teams and management in a maritime or offshore technical environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders
• Making strategic decisions, develop vision, and apply risk management
• Analyzing data and reports and draw meaningful conclusions
• Thorough understanding of maritime processes, maintenance, and technical systems
• Familiarity with financial processes, procurement, contract management, and project management

Due to this position's location, a valid BE visa or residency is required.