Maritime Manager
Location: Warrington
Reporting to: Head of Ship Management
About the role
The Maritime Manager provides senior leadership and operational oversight for the safe, compliant, and efficient maritime transport of nuclear materials across the NTS and PNTL frameworks.
As the operational lead for maritime activity, you will oversee fleet operations, strengthen and maintain the NTS Maritime Assurance Framework, and ensure that vessels, facilities, and contracted partners meet all regulatory, industry, and owner requirements.
This role requires a credible maritime professional who can operate confidently with internal and external stakeholders—including those with limited maritime or nuclear transport expertise—while driving high standards of safety, assurance, and operational excellence.
What you’ll be doing
Acting as deputy to the Head of Ship Management when required
Owning and leading the maritime framework, ensuring operational standards, Owner’s Instructions, and assurance arrangements remain fit for purpose
Providing day‑to‑day operational oversight of the PNTL Ship Management contract
Assuring that the ship manager maintains a safe, secure, and reliable operating regime and holds all required licences
Acting as operational SME for all marine activities, including new builds and vessel design development
Supporting tender processes for vessel technical management and next‑generation nuclear carriers
Providing operational assurance and oversight during new vessel builds
Offering operational input to commercial and transport teams to optimise shipping interfaces and customer value
Leading the environmental and sustainability plan within Ship Management
Overseeing the ship manager’s identification and management of operational risks and mitigation plans
Reviewing and monitoring the annual plan and budget for ship management activities
Ensuring vessel physical protection arrangements align with approved security plans
Sponsoring and governing key projects impacting PNTL operations
Promoting NTS guiding culture principles of Freedom, Helpfulness and Drive
Training & development
Opportunities for continued professional development in maritime assurance, nuclear transport, and leadership
Support for relevant maritime and management qualifications
Exposure to international stakeholders and complex operational environments
Who we’re looking for
Experience
Senior maritime operational leadership within a highly regulated, safety‑critical environment
Experience leading and developing professional teams
Proven track record in operational excellence and cultural change
Experience overseeing compliance, assurance, and risk management
Strong commercial and contract management experience
Financial management of complex budgets
Experience working with ship managers, regulators, and international partners
Knowledge
Deep understanding of maritime operations, standards, and industry practices
Knowledge of health, safety, security, environmental, and quality management systems
Familiarity with marine regulatory frameworks and nuclear transport security requirements
Understanding of ship–terminal interfaces and maritime assurance frameworks (OCIMF SIRE, MTMSA, TMSA, audit programmes)
Strategic awareness of fleet development, vessel design, and operational optimisation
Skills & behaviours
Excellent leadership and team‑building capability
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
Ability to influence at all levels and build strong stakeholder relationships
High‑quality communication skills, both written and verbal
Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
Ability to operate independently and collaboratively
Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
Embodies NTS cultural principles:
Freedom – enabling people to perform
Helpfulness – supporting colleagues and customers
Drive – demonstrating confidence, curiosity, and innovation
Why NTS?
At NTS, our people are trusted to perform, supported to grow and encouraged to be curious and innovative. We create an environment where you’re given the freedom to do your job well, the support of a strong team, and the opportunity to help shape the future of safe and reliable rail operations.
The Kind of People We’re Looking For
We’re interested in who you are, not just what’s on your CV.
You’re likely to thrive at NTS if you:
You don’t need to tick every box on day one — we value potential, attitude and alignment with our culture just as much as experience.
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