Fleet Manager (Technical)

Are you a seasoned marine engineer with a passion for operational excellence and safety?

We’re looking for a Fleet Manager (Technical) to join our Technical team at Bibby Marine Limited. This is a full-time, permanent role based in our Liverpool office, with travel to vessels and Floating Accommodation Barges (FABs).

Why Bibby Marine Limited?

With over 200 years of maritime heritage, Bibby Line Group operates a portfolio of industry-leading companies, including Bibby Marine Limited. Our work spans global operations, cutting-edge marine engineering, and pioneering floating accommodation solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a skilled technical team, influence major engineering projects, and ensure our fleet is operated to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll lead the technical management of assigned vessels and FABs, ensuring they’re safe, compliant, and optimised for performance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the technical team, ensuring efficiency and high standards.
• Overseeing all statutory, regulatory, and class certification for vessels and FABs.
• Working with the Fleet Manager (Operations) to prepare and control annual budgets, monitor running costs, and review forecasts.
• Maintaining and improving planned maintenance systems, spares inventories, and repair schedules.
• Approving dry docking specifications, monitoring repair programmes, and assessing upgrade requests with cost-benefit analysis.
• Ensuring vessels are adequately staffed and that crew are fully inducted and trained in safety systems.
• Leading and supporting internal, external, and client audits, ensuring timely close-out of actions.
• Regularly visiting vessels to monitor performance and inspection standards.
• Playing an active role in emergency response situations.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Class 1 Marine Engineer with at least 10 years in senior roles within the shipping industry, both onshore and offshore.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to engage teams and drive performance.
• A rigorous approach to safety, quality, and cost control.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, with confidence in client-facing situations.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with integrated management systems.

What’s in It for You?

• Salary: Circa £85,000 + Bonus Potential
• Flexible Retirement Plan – Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance – 4x annual salary
• Private Medical Insurance – For you, your partner, and dependent children
• HealthShield Cash Plan
• 25 Days Holiday + Birthday Off + Buy/Sell Options
• Green Car Packages
• Employee Discounts
• Giving Something Back Programme – £2,000 match funding allowance and company challenge opportunities
• Career Development and Funded Learning Opportunities

Why This Role is for You

If you’re ready to bring your marine engineering expertise to a leadership role where safety, quality, and operational excellence are paramount, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on our fleet and our people. You’ll be part of a company with a proud maritime history and a forward-looking approach to engineering and sustainability.

Apply now to join Bibby Marine Limited and take the helm of our technical fleet management.

We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment process where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. If you need adjustments at any stage, just let us know. We welcome applications from experienced marine professionals from all backgrounds who share our passion for safety, innovation, and excellence.