Engine New Build And R&D Technical Manager

Responsible for Newbuilding projects and relevant drawings plan approval. Update and research new technologies along with evaluating for their applicability on board our Ships.

• Independent, confident, self-motivated person.
• Able to act with complete discretion.
• Good interpersonal communication skills (Oral and Written).
• Able to be flexible with the willingness to respond on demand.
• Good organizing and planning skills.
• Work experience: at least 5 years gained in cruise industries with robust technical background.
• Strong experience in Cruise Newbuilding Technical Plan Approval
• Advanced Excel Skills.
• Availability to travel.
• Ability to assimilate, critically examine and analyse technical information and make informed recommendations where appropriated.
• Ability to respect given deadlines.
• Analytical ability to perform many research tasks and create design plans for products.
• Ability to write cogent and precise technical reports and detailed product plans.
• Ability to present technical and commercial arguments effectively.
• Ability to understand the underlying (naval) architectural principals behind issues under negotiation and to demonstrate the practical application and feasibility of what is being recommended by MSC Cruises.
• Ability to understand reasonable requirements of the company operating departments and actively build good Relationships.
• Sensitivity to commercial considerations.
• Ability to prioritise work and adapt pace of work to business demands.
• Strong computer proficiency, Excel (including use of formulas, charts, and tables), Power Point and Word.

Essential: Fluency in English.
Desirable: Working knowledge of additional European Languages (Italian - French).

• Participation in the technical meetings with Shipyards and suppliers.
• Evaluation of the status of new vessels constructions with periodical survey at the shipyards.
• Attendance to the F.A.T. (Factory Acceptance Test) for Newbuilding equipment and plants.
• Evaluation and Approval of technical solutions for VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

The existing right to work in the UK is preferred. Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.