Port Manager - London

Gravesend, England, United Kingdom

6/2/2025

At Svitzer, our maritime heritage spans almost 200 years, making us a global leader in the maritime industry and a cornerstone of the towage and terminal services across the world.



We are pleased to be able to offer a unique opportunity to join our team as the Port Manager for our London operations.



You will be at the helm of leading one of our busiest operations in the UK with the overall responsibility for the operational, safety and business performance of our London base.



If you are a passionate and inspiring leader who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and ready to embark on an exciting career with a global leader in the maritime industry, then look no further!



What You Can Look Forward To

• You can anticipate driving meaningful change and fostering a flexible, resilient, and innovative workplace culture
• Leading a collaborative and high-performing team dedicated to operational safety and operational excellence
• You'll have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with key clients, customers, and stakeholders within the maritime community
• Additionally, you'll be working in an environment that promotes continuous learning, development and growth

What You Will Do

Reporting to the UK Managing Director, your key responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for planning, directing and controlling all operational activities within the port to achieve business goals, profit and operational effectiveness
• You will be responsible for the general management of the London port operation, ensuring local business objectives are aligned to overall company strategy
• Lead the delivery of safe, cost effective, competitive and timely towage services within the port.
• Provide leadership and direction to crew and onshore staff through empowerment, mentorship and development
• Drive up employee engagement through effective day to day management of our people
• Build and nurture relationships with external stakeholders within the Port (customers, agents, port authority, unions) to derive maximum value from the business relationship and to ensure towage & terminal operations are delivered to our customers in an effective and efficient manner
• Overall P&L management and accountability for the port operations
• To monitor and control the port operating budget to ensure that all resources are deployed effectively and that the port is running at optimal operational efficiency ensuring revenue retention

What You Will Need

• Proven experience in a senior operational role within the maritime, oil & gas, offshore or similar industries
• Educated to degree level and/or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate, influence change and persuasively communicate new concepts and practices at all levels
• Have strong financial management skills
• A strategic mindset, balancing short-term goals with long-term objectives for sustainable growth
• Be innovative and adaptable to evolving operational challenges
• A leadership approach that promotes inclusivity, encourages collaboration, and drives high levels of employee engagement.

If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, we are eager to hear from you.

Desired Skills and Experience

Maritime, Towage, Operations management, leadership, budget control,

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job - we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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