Ship Manager

Job Introduction Ship Manager – Technical Superintendent

Location:

Chichester with travel to vessels and flexible remote working

Lead the performance and maintenance of Tarmac's marine fleet

Are you an experienced engineering professional looking for a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership, project management and people management in a maritime environment?

At Tarmac, we're looking for a Ship Manager – Technical Superintendent to join our Marine Management Team. You'll play a critical role in ensuring our vessels operate safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements, whilst leading maintenance projects and supporting our marine crews.

Whether your experience comes from commercial marine, heavy engineering, defence or the Armed Forces, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Marine Fleet Manager, you will work closely with Masters, Chief Engineers and shore-based stakeholders to support the safe and efficient operation of Tarmac's marine vessel assigned to you. You will also be:

Managing vessel maintenance, repairs and dry-docking programmes

Preparing technical specifications and overseeing contractors

Supporting vessel availability and minimising downtime

Managing budgets, spares and engineering projects

Ensuring compliance with MCA and Classification Society requirements

Leading health, safety and operational improvements

Supporting the development, training and recruitment of marine personnel

What we're looking for Engineers Unlimited Certificate of Competency, military equivalent, or significant relevant marine engineering management experience

Project management experience

Strong health and safety knowledge (NEBOSH, IOSH or similar)
Effective leadership and people management skills

Excellent communication and IT skills

Desirable experienceTSHD vessels

Dry-docking and major maintenance projects

Heavy engineering or repair environments

Ability to work onboard vessels and travel when required

Tarmac proudly holds Silver Armed Forces Covenant status and welcomes applications from service leavers and veterans with relevant engineering and leadership experience.

Join a unique marine operation where you'll influence vessel performance, lead major engineering projects and play a key role in the safe and efficient operation of Tarmac's fleet

Why Tarmac We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.

Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice

Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are:
Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

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Salary

Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

tarmac/TP/109/8156

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

30 September, 2026

Job Category

Marine

Business Unit

National Businesses

Location

Chichester , United Kingdom

Posted on

26 August, 2026