UTM manager

Role & responsibilities

• Plan and manage hull inspections and ultrasonic thickness surveys for vessels and offshore assets.
• Ensure surveys and reports meet the requirements of the relevant classification societies and clients.
• Obtain, maintain and renew the company's classification society approvals for UTM services, including preparing for audits and closing out findings.
• Attend technical and commercial meetings with ship superintendents, shipowners, class surveyors and shipyards.
• Lead and develop UTM technicians, ensuring personnel qualifications, equipment calibration and survey procedures remain compliant.
• Review thickness readings, identify corrosion and areas requiring further assessment, and coordinate with class surveyors on survey requirements.
• Prepare quotations, deploy teams and oversee safe, timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Build client relationships and support business development for hull inspection and UTM services.

Preferred candidate profile

• Relevant technical qualification in marine engineering, naval architecture, mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in hull inspection and UTM surveys, with supervisory or management experience.
• Valid UT / UTM Level II certification under a recognised certification scheme.
• Strong knowledge of ship structures, corrosion assessment, class survey requirements and UTM reporting.
• Experience managing UTM firm approvals and audits with classification societies.
• Good communication skills and confidence in dealing with ship superintendents, class surveyors and shipyard teams.
• Willingness to travel and attend onboard and shipyard assignments.