About the Role We are seeking an experienced professional advisor or non-executive director with a strong background in tanker and gas ship design, operation, or classification society experience to join our Technical Oversight Committee (“TOC”). The TOC plays a vital role in overseeing our product range strategy, ensuing designs are fit for purpose and longevity, while ensuring that our designs are safe, commercially competitive, and deliverable to the highest standards of quality. The TOC is ultimately responsible for minimising the risk of equipment failure and ensuring all parts are procured to the necessary specifications. This is a strategic oversight role, suited to an individual with deep technical expertise in the maritime sector and the ability to provide constructive challenge, independent judgment, and sound advice. This is a rare opportunity to challenge and influence, requiring someone at least 6 times per year, dedicating 3-4 hours of their time each time, plus potentially some time on one off, ad hoc items. Purpose of the Technical Oversight Committee The TOC provides governance and independent review over key technical and design decisions, ensuring that risks are properly assessed and managed. The committee’s remit includes: • Reviewing current/live designs where solutions are new or substantially updated • Reviewing product and system integration designs • Reviewing requirements for functional and proof testing, and test results • Considering known technical issues in production, testing/commissioning, or in service • Reviewing internal processes and working arrangements with external parties to ensure effective decision-making and robust risk controls • Reviewing third-party interfaces and associated risks The TOC advises executive leaders, who retain ultimate accountability for decisions, taking into account technical and wider business considerations. Responsibilities As a TOC member, you will: • Provide expert advice, constructive challenge, and scrutiny on technical risks and design decisions • Support robust processes, ensuring safety, quality, and cost are optimised • Be commercially savvy and aware of the current market trends regarding WAPS • Help identify and address gaps or weaknesses in technical oversight • Act as an independent voice, ensuring balanced and well-evidenced decision-making • Contribute to written recommendations and advice following TOC meetings Candidate Profile • Extensive experience in the tanker and/or gas shipping sector, with strong knowledge of vessel design, systems, operations, and maintenance • Significant technical expertise in marine engineering, shipbuilding, manufacturing, or quality assurance • Proven experience in senior technical leadership, design governance, and risk/assurance roles • Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to balance safety, quality, and cost considerations • Board/C-suite or committee-level experience essential • The ability to challenge constructively and work collaboratively with executives and fellow committee members We will consider • Portfolio NEDs • Consultants • Executive Directors who have the capacity to commit to the role.