Vessel Manager – Offshore Wind Industry

Cadeler AS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global partner in the offshore wind industry is seeking an Assistant Vessel Manager to join their vessel management team in the UK. This role involves overseeing daily activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing technical upgrades and budgets. Ideal candidates will have experience in marine operations, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Join a rapidly growing company committed to a sustainable future in renewable energy with great development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience within similar vessel operations.
• Experience in marine/offshore/construction operations.
• Experience in Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) operations is desirable.
• Experience in technical budgeting and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning of technical upgrades and major vessel maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements from regulatory authorities.
• Develop and maintain management procedures and vessel documentation.
• Support marine investigations and define corrective action plans.

Skills

Experience in marine or offshore discipline

Proficiency in MS Office applications

Fluent in written and oral English

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Job description

Are you passionate about being the interface between the shoreside organization and designated vessel(s) for all marine (non-project) related matters? Do you want to work in the green offshore wind industry where your skills and expertise will help secure a sustainable future based on renewable energy? Then keep reading – Cadeler is looking for a candidate to join our vessel management team with your skills and interests! Cadeler is a global partner in the offshore wind industry, specializing in wind farm construction and maintenance. We are part of an industry that is now, more than ever, both relevant and in high demand. As our industry continues to grow, so do we! We are now looking for an Assistant Vessel Manager (M-Class) to help in the management of all day-to-day activities and ensure high levels of operational availability.

What will you do?

As our new member of the vessel management team, you will assist with the planning of technical upgrades, modifications, and major vessel maintenance works in close cooperation with the technical maintenance team. Furthermore, you will ensure compliance with all statutory requirements issued by Flag State Administrations, Class Societies, and other regulatory authorities.

Your Main Tasks Include

• Demonstrate clear leadership in relation to the promotion of safety, compliance, and protection of the environment.
• Planning, submission, and management of assigned vessel budgets and associated Significant Expenditure Authorizations.
• Develop and maintain relevant procedures of the company’s management system and fleet/vessel-specific documentation in accordance with statutory requirements and industry guidelines.
• Support marine and technical investigations when required and define corrective action plans in the event of failure(s) in cooperation with relevant parties.
• Working in close cooperation with Marine HR on all matters related to the crewing of the designated vessel(s), including recruitment, appraisals, personal development plans, and promotions.

To succeed in this role

Being part of the Cadeler community means you will have a natural interest and care for the environment and our shared mission to speed up the green energy transition. Your environmental considerations and the safety of our people and the planet will be a key priority in your daily work.

We are looking for a well organized profile, who displays strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

We think you will be a good match if you have:

• Experience within similar vessel operations, marine or offshore discipline preferred.
• Experience in marine/offshore/construction operations.
• Experience in Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) operations is desirable.
• Experience in technical budgeting and management thereof.
• Experience in leadership and/or supervisory role(s)
• Proficiency in computer software skills, including MS Office applications.
• Fluent in written and oral English

Come work with us!

By becoming a Cadeler employee, you will be part of a rapidly growing company with a diverse and energetic team. We offer an exciting position focused on delivering excellence in the face of interesting new challenges, within a positive and rewarding work environment in an international company with great development possibilities.

Cadeler is headquartered in Copenhagen, but we also have offices in Vejle, UK, US, and Taiwan, as well as colleagues working offshore aboard our fleet of Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) installation vessels.

Meet some of our colleagues here: https://www.cadeler.com/career

Apply

Use the APPLY button to apply for this position. For data protection purposes, applications are only accepted via the link and are assessed continuously until we find the right candidate, so please don’t hesitate to send in your application as soon as possible and no later than the 7th of January.

If you have any questions regarding the position or practical matters, please contact [e-mail].