Technical Superintendent

  • Red - Specialist Recruitment
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • Aug 05, 2025
Full time

Job Description

We re partnering with a Southampton based company who is seeking a dedicated Technical Superintendent (Infrastructure) to lead their infrastructure team, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence. This is a fixed term position until March 2026, with a chance of going permanent after this.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

  • STCW95 III/2 Class 2 Engineer Officer Certificate or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years experience managing onboard teams and remotely managing managers
  • Experience within a small ship operator or management company preferred
  • Proven track record in infrastructure management, refit planning, and vessel dry docking
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments
  • Experience with vessel types such as Offshore Support, Dredging, Tugs, Ro-Ro s, or Hi-Speed craft

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Overall management of marine infrastructure assets, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational standards are maintained
  • Leading and developing the infrastructure engineering teams across all operational locations in Cowes and Southampton
  • Overseeing the maintenance, repair, and survey schedules for terminals, link spans, pontoons, and associated infrastructure
  • Supporting the operation and technical management of allocated vessels, including repairs and dry docking procedures
  • Managing budgets and cost control measures related to infrastructure and vessel maintenance
  • Conducting regular compliance audits, vessel inspections, and monitoring statutory certification and survey status
  • Collaborating with internal departments and external contractors to ensure efficient repair, maintenance, and safety protocols
  • Supporting the implementation of QHSE policies and immediate reporting of near misses, incidents, and safety concerns
  • Participating in the planning and execution of vessel refits, repairs, and dry dockings, including cost and quality control
  • Maintaining documentation and preparing reports on project status, expenditure, and compliance for senior management

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive salary plus benefits package, including:

  • Free foot travel/subsidised vehicle travel on our ferries great for heading to the island, relaxing on the beach and exploring the stunning scenery!
  • 75% off South West Trains
  • Subsidised food and drink provided.
  • Access to Perkz offers and savings on loads of household names!
  • Free car parking during work.
  • Free access to WeCare a 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing tool.
  • Free access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP).