Ship Manager

Ambitek are currently recruiting for a Marine Project Manager (Ship Manager) for our client based over in Birkenhead.

Main Responsibilities:

* Oversee daily schedules and maintain effective communication with teams.
 
* Enhance productivity and efficiency across all operations.
 
* Focus on increasing gross margins, reducing costs, and maximizing sales opportunities.
 
* Coordinate various trade disciplines and subcontractors to ensure timely and efficient completion of work.
 
* Optimize resource levels for better workflow.
 
* Manage the costs of materials and consumables effectively.
 
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and encourage innovation.
 
* Regularly monitor performance and adjust outputs when necessary.
 
* Demonstrate commercial awareness and decision-making related to "build or buy" strategies.
 
* Ensure compliance with company standards and codes, including ISO
9001, ISO
14001, and ISO
18001.
 
* Uphold and enforce QA/QC procedures, ensuring all departmental work adheres to the required regulations.
 
* Ensure all work under your control aligns with the company's Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
 
* Conduct frequent work area inspections to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions and practices.
Skills and

Qualifications:

Essential:
 
* Apprenticeship, HNC/HND level qualification, or equivalent experience in Marine/Mechanical/Electrical disciplines.
 
* Proven experience in the maintenance and repair of marine vessels, along with a solid understanding of Planned Maintenance Systems.
Desirable:
 
* Knowledge of Classification Society Rules.
 
* Experience supporting vessel docking and maintenance periods.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
 
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive productivity and efficiency.
 
* Proactive, self-starter capable of engaging with senior-level stakeholders.
 
* Highly organized, flexible, and pragmatic