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I am working with a global yacht management company who are looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join their team in London or Monaco. 
  
UK. All applicants must live within a commutable distance to the office and have existing Right to Work in the UK or EU. There will be a substantial amount of European travel required in this role which will be funded by the company.

As a Technical Manager you will be responsible for providing general operational support for the technical aspects of a designated fleet of approximately ten yachts.
  
Duties:
  • Providing advice and expertise when required.
  • Provide support to other internal departments on technical matters as well as identify and promote technical commercial opportunities.
  • Manage Technical Compliance of a designated fleet of yachts assigned to you including carrying out technical inspections onboard.
  • Provide operational support - to help limit technical and ISM related defects.
  • Ensure a complete Planned Maintenance System is in place and in use.
  • Provide an executive summary on status and forecasts for the technical management of your assigned fleet.
  • Maintain sound working relationships with the crew and clients.

The ideal candidate will have:
  • Experience sailing as Chief Engineer / 2nd Engineer onboard Superyachts above 60M or Cruise ships.
  • STCW III/2 Chief Engineer (Unlimited) or STCW Y1 marine engineer 3,000GT and <9,000kW.
  • Fluency in English both written and spoken at a high professional level.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask.
  • A high degree of computer literacy
  • Ability to prioritize and complete time sensitive tasks.
  • A high degree of attention to detail, capable of checking/ recording information accurately
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and planned maintenance systems.
  • Self-motivated, able to solve problems and manage their own time.
  • Absolute discretion and confidentiality.
  • Flexibility to travel frequently.
 Desirable but not essential:
  • Experience working in a Yacht Management Company in a similar role.
  • Qualification in auditing prosses and standards such as ISM Lead Auditor
  • Previous shore-based experience as an Engineering Superintendent, Technical Manager or Surveyor.
The starting salary for this role is £60,000/€70,000 upwards (depending on experience), with discretionary bonuses and pay rises based on performance. 

If you are interested, please click apply or send an up to date CV to Joeleen.Rowe@Faststream.com for more information.