Marine Services General Manager
8 hours ago
Bristol
The Role A leading marine services and logistics company is seeking a Marine Services General Manager to lead and grow its marine operations across the UK and international projects. This is a senior, strategic, and hands-on role for an experienced shipping professional with a proven track record in project cargo, fleet management, and port operations. The successful candidate will act as the central point of contact for all marine operations, managing day-to-day vessel operations, overseeing port services, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, shipowners, and port stakeholders. They will also play a key role in business development, contract negotiations, and fleet expansion. Key Responsibilities • Lead and oversee day-to-day marine operations, • Scheduling vessel maintenance, and port activity, ensuring compliance with safety standards, local laws, and international regulations., • Manage and develop the marine operations team across liner services and UK-wide projects., • Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, supporting escalations and negotiating contracts., • Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and financial management for marine operations., • Manage the company’s barge and vessel fleet, including planning for new vessels., • Identify opportunities for strategic growth and expansion of the business., • Regularly report to senior leadership on operational performance and areas for improvement. Requirements • MICS Shipbroker qualification or Marine Degree., • Minimum 15 years’ experience in commercial shipping with operational and management responsibility., • Experience in project cargo chartering (barges, tugs, heavy-lift vessels), terminal management, and construction project cargo., • Proven team management experience., • Strong knowledge of vessel operations, BIMCO charter parties, port operations, and project shipping networks., • Understanding of lashing and securing project cargoes., • Valid UK driving licence and own vehicle, • Seagoing experience (3rd Officer or higher) (Desirable), • BIFA Freight or Customs Clearance qualifications (Desirable), • Experience in ship husbandry, ship management, marine contracting, and international logistics (Desirable), • Exposure to naval architecture basics and UK/European OOG road haulage (Desirable) Package & Benefits • Competitive salary (DOE) + bonus & relocation package (if applicable)., • 25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays., • Enhanced employer pension contributions., • Private medical insurance & income protection., • Performance-related pay scheme., • Flexible/hybrid working., • Employee Assistance Programme., • Career development and training support