Marine Engineering Manager (Vessel) at TfL, GLA or OPDC

At a glance

Company
TfL, GLA or OPDC
Location
United Kingdom
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment type
Full-time
Experience
5–10 years
Working hours
40 hours
Visa sponsorship
Offered, according to the listing
Posted
Added to The Stack

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About the role

Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day management and development of the vessel maintenance team; set clear goals, provide direction and visible leadership.
- Plan, schedule and oversee preventive, corrective and overhaul maintenance to maximise vessel and shoreside asset availability.
- Implement and maintain the computerised asset management system (CMMS) and establish annual maintenance plans.
- Ensure compliance with company safe systems of work, statutory requirements and classification/ISM codes.
- Coordinate contractors and third parties; manage workpacks, permits and safe execution of tasks.
- Control and report on maintenance budgets; identify efficiencies and support capital works and upgrades.
- Drive fault diagnosis, continuous improvement and operational recovery processes; produce technical reports for stakeholders.

Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent HNC/HND in mechanical, electrical or relevant engineering discipline.
- Extensive experience leading planned maintenance teams within marine, transport or operational environments.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical ship systems, fault-finding and asset management principles.
- Practical experience with CMMS/planned maintenance software, scheduling and resource allocation.
- Proven budget and contractor management experience and ability to produce concise technical reporting.
- Excellent communication, leadership and mentoring skills with a strong safety and compliance focus.
- Ability to work full-time on-site at Woolwich Ferry and participate in the operational/on-call rota.

Responsibilities

The Marine Engineering Manager will lead the maintenance and upgrade of Woolwich Ferry vessels and shoreside assets to ensure safe and reliable service. They are responsible for managing maintenance teams, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with statutory standards and safety procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in a relevant electrical or mechanical discipline or an equivalent HNC/HND qualification. Extensive experience in leading planned maintenance teams and deep knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering within an operational or transport environment is essential.

Key skills

  • Marine engineering — not in any other listing on The Stack
  • Team leadership — in 81 other listings on The Stack
  • Planned maintenance systems — not in any other listing on The Stack
  • Fault diagnostics — not in any other listing on The Stack
  • Budget management — in 3 other listings on The Stack
  • Technical reporting — in 2 other listings on The Stack
  • Asset management — in 4 other listings on The Stack
  • Electrical engineering — in 3 other listings on The Stack
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Continuous improvement
  • Mentoring
  • Safety compliance
  • Contractor management
  • IT literacy
  • Communication skills

On The Stack (as of 2026-10-24)

Frequently asked questions about TfL, GLA or OPDC

Is this Marine Engineering Manager (Vessel) role still open?

It was posted on 2026-10-23 and is listed as active on The Stack. Confirm on TfL, GLA or OPDC's application page before applying.

Does TfL, GLA or OPDC offer visa sponsorship?

This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on TfL, GLA or OPDC's site.

Where is this role located?

The listing gives the location as United Kingdom. It is marked on-site.

What skills does this role ask for?

The listing names: Marine engineering, Team leadership, Planned maintenance systems, Fault diagnostics, Budget management, Technical reporting, Asset management, Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Continuous improvement, Mentoring, Safety compliance, Contractor management, IT literacy, Communication skills.

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