Head of Technical Management - Yacht Management

About the role

This role manages a team of three Technical Superintendents within the Yacht Management department, working closely with the Head of Operations and Compliance Management. It covers the technical oversight of managed yachts, client and stakeholder issues, regulatory compliance and technical budgeting.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the tasks of the three Technical Superintendents, distribute workload and facilitate team meetings.
• Coordinate technical reviews with the Heads of Operations and Compliance and regularly report activity on contracts, managed boats, issues and new requests to the Group Head of Yacht Management.
• Help implement data and information management systems so that documentation is available for yachts under contract (YSA).
• Handle client and internal stakeholder concerns and deliver high-quality customer service through the team.
• Act as a liaison with other departments and, together with the Group Head, maintain good relations with clients, captains and service providers.
• Ensure all technical operations comply with international and local maritime regulations, and conduct regular visits and inspections of managed yachts.
• Forecast annual budgets for yacht owners and support accountants and fleet managers in doing so; business development is a non-priority task handled mainly by the Group Head.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in yacht or vessel technical management, ideally at Senior Superintendent or Technical Manager level.
• Strong experience in new-build projects, major refits, vessel delivery, dry-docking, repairs and technical surveys.
• Proven ability to manage and develop technical teams, crew members and external contractors.
• Experience liaising with owners, shipyards, classification societies, flag administrations, insurers and P&I clubs.
• Seagoing experience at senior officer level is highly desirable.
• Master Mariner, Chief Engineer or equivalent senior maritime qualification; relevant maritime safety, ISM/QHSE or auditing qualifications.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of ISM, ISPS, MLC, LYC, PYC and QHSE standards.
• Knowledge of flag-state, classification and international maritime requirements.
• Technical budgeting, cost monitoring and fleet management.
• Knowledge of marine insurance, claims management and vessel compliance.