Group Technical Manager

Location: Aberdeen – Group Headquarters

Reports to: Chief Technology Officer

About North Star: North Star is the UK’s market-leading fully integrated shipowner-operator, delivering mission-critical offshore infrastructure support services across the offshore wind and oil and gas sectors. Headquartered in Aberdeen with operational bases in Lowestoft, Newcastle and Hamburg, the company employs around 1,400 offshore and onshore personnel.

Established over 138 years ago to support the fisheries industry, North Star has since built five decades of proven expertise in the energy sector. Today, it operates a fleet of 48 vessels, including 42 Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels (ERRVs) that provide continuous support to approximately 50 North Sea installation around the clock, 365 days a year.

In support of the energy transition, North Star has invested over half a billion pounds in offshore wind, delivering its first four Service Operation Vessels (SOVs), with two additional SOVs under construction. The company has also launched its first two Commissioning SOVs to meet the increasing demands of Europe’s offshore wind market.

As the UK’s largest employer of offshore cadets, North Star is committed to the future of maritime, investing around £1 million annually since 1996 to train the next generation of deck and engineering professionals.

By combining safety, service, and quality, North Star delivers reliable, high-performance support in some of the world’s most challenging offshore environments.

The Group Technical Manager will lead the company’s technical management function across the fleet, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all vessels. This senior leadership role involves oversight of technical superintendents, maintenance strategies, dry-docking, and the implementation of new technologies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Group Technical Department, providing guidance to Fleet Superintendents and shore-based technical teams.
• Ensure vessels are maintained to the highest technical and safety standards, in compliance with international conventions, class requirements, and company policies.
• Oversee planned maintenance systems (PMS) and monitor vessel performance metrics.
• Plan, budget, and supervise dry-dockings, retrofits, and major repairs across the fleet.
• Drive continuous improvement in fuel efficiency, environmental performance, and lifecycle asset management.
• Keep up to date with technical developments, regulatory changes (IMO, IACS, Flag State), and industry best practices.
• Responsible for technical budgets, cost control, and capital expenditure proposals.
• Foster a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and technical innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Class 1 Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency (Motor or Steam) or equivalent maritime engineering degree.
• Proven track record in senior technical management within a ship-owning or ship management company.
• Strong experience with dry-docking, repairs, and retrofits.
• In-depth knowledge of international maritime regulations and classification society requirements.
• Excellent leadership skills and experience managing multi-national technical teams.
• Commercial awareness and budget management experience.
• Proficiency in PMS and marine technical management software.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Clear communicator, able to influence at executive level and inspire teams.
• Results-driven with a commitment to quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Adaptable to changing operational and regulatory environments.

What We Offer

• Senior leadership role in a reputable, global ship-owning company.
• Opportunity to shape technical strategy and innovation at group level.
• Competitive executive compensation and benefits package.
• International and collaborative working environment.

To Apply:

Please apply on our careers website at the following link https://www.north-star.co.uk/careers

Applications will be handled in strict confidence.