Technical Director - Marine Engineering

About the role

A Technical Director is sought to lead technical operations, drive service excellence and support strategic business growth within the marine and ship repair industry.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop technical teams, department managers and operational capabilities.
• Oversee complex ship repair and marine engineering projects.
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity and financial performance.
• Develop technical strategies, new service capabilities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support business development, client relationships and long-term growth.
• Establish KPIs, workforce development programmes and operational best practices.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in the marine industry, including ship repair and marine engineering services.
• Proven experience in a senior technical leadership or management role.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of marine machinery, repair methods and engineering standards.
• Commercial acumen, including project costing, budgeting and resource planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and strategic planning skills.

What we offer

• Competitive, negotiable remuneration based on experience and expertise.
• The opportunity to shape technical operations and contribute to business growth in a key marine engineering market.