Technical Superintendent - Cruise (m/f/d)

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Free local transport ticket

Internet Fee

Bike Leasing (JobRad)

KITA contribution

Language Course for German

Fitness Contribution

Urban Sports Club Membership

Job summary

BSM Cruise in Hamburg, Germany is seeking a Technical Superintendent (m/f/d) to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost‑efficient technical operation of assigned cruise vessels. You will bridge ship and shore with regulatory compliance, performance optimization, and operational readiness.

You will plan and oversee maintenance, dry‑dockings, budgets (OPEX & CAPEX), and supplier coordination, leading vessel projects and audits with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent; or Chief Engineer qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ sailing experience as a Senior Officer, preferably on cruise vessels.
• Minimum 3 years’ shore‑based experience as a Technical Superintendent in cruise operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, contract‑aligned technical management of assigned cruise vessel.
• Monitor machinery and equipment performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and oversee maintenance and repair plans, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and timelines.
• Forecast technical requirements, spare parts, and training needs to support maintenance and budget planning.
• Oversee the timely resolution of technical issues and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with vessel certification and implement technical updates in line with regulatory changes.
• Plan, manage, and follow up on dry‑dockings and major repair projects to ensure safe, on‑time, and on‑budget execution.
• Prepare, manage, and control technical budgets (OPEX & CAPEX), identifying deviations and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Conduct vessel visits, inspections, and internal audits, ensuring timely reporting and follow‑up actions.

Skills

Vessel knowledge

Project management

Negotiation

People management

Communication

English fluency

PC literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Marine/Electrical Engineering

Chief Engineer qualification

Job description

As a Technical Superintendent (m/f/d) Cruise at BSM Cruise, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost‑efficient technical operation of assigned cruise vessels. You serve as a critical link between ship and shore, providing technical expertise that supports regulatory compliance, optimizes vessel performance, and ensures operational readiness. Through close coordination with onboard teams and external stakeholders, you contribute to maintaining high technical standards, controlling costs, and enhancing overall vessel condition and service quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient, and contract‑aligned technical management of assigned cruise vessel

• Monitor machinery and equipment performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions

• Develop, implement, and oversee maintenance and repair plans, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and timelines

• Forecast technical requirements, spare parts, and training needs to support maintenance and budget planning

• Oversee the timely resolution of technical issues and maintain effective communication with stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with vessel certification and implement technical updates in line with regulatory changes

• Plan, manage, and follow up on dry‑dockings and major repair projects to ensure safe, on‑time, and on‑budget execution

• Prepare, manage, and control technical budgets (OPEX & CAPEX), identifying deviations and cost‑saving opportunities

• Conduct vessel visits, inspections, and internal audits, ensuring timely reporting and follow‑up actions

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent, or Chief Engineer qualification

• Minimum 3 years’ sailing experience as a Senior Officer, preferably on cruise vessels, or

• Minimum 3 years’ shore‑based experience as a Technical Superintendent in cruise operations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of vessel technical requirements and marine regulations

• Excellent project management capabilities

• Strong negotiation and people management skills

• Effective communication, teamwork, and stakeholder collaboration

• High level of organization with strong attention to detail

• Fluency in English

• Solid PC literacy

Why You Should Join Us!

You may choose up to three benefits from our benefits‑catalogue:

• Contribution to our Canteen

• Free Ticket for the local public transport

• Internet Fee

• Bike Leasing (JobRad)

• Childcare (KITA contribution)

• Language Course for local language (German)

• Fitness Contribution

• Urban Sports Club Membership

In addition, you will benefit from:

• Flexible working hours and home‑office entitlement

• Annual leave days: 28

• Open‑door‑policy and flat hierarchies

• A beautiful office in the heart of Hamburg