Build Superintendent

Expleo Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ExpleoAcademy

Competitive company benefits

Disability confident employer

Job summary

Expleo Group is seeking a Build Superintendent for on-site oversight of vessel conversion activities in the North-West UK. You will monitor construction progress, ensure compliance with engineering documentation, and coordinate with shipyards, design teams and regulators.

The role requires full-time on-site work, naval/shipyard expertise, and security clearance considerations. You will support commissioning, testing and handover with a focus on safety, quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional membership (RINA/IMarEST/IMeche) and IEng/CEng status or progressing toward registration.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site construction oversight across work packages.
• Verify activities comply with specifications and QA plans.
• Attend meetings for planning, production and coordination.
• Review technical queries and support issue resolution.
• Ensure alignment with technical baseline and change control.
• Witness inspections and oversee commissioning readiness.
• Liaise with Classification Society and regulators; monitor compliance.
• Report progress, risks and safety performance to stakeholders.
• Support safe execution of construction, commissioning and testing.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Marine Engineering

IEng/CEng

SC clearance

Stakeholder management

Project oversight

Construction oversight

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

HNC/HND in related discipline

Job description

We have several exciting on-going projects with clients across both commercial & naval marine domains and are seeking to expand our existing engineering team.

The role of the Build Superintendent shall be to provide on-site technical oversight of vessel conversion activities, acting as the primary engineering representative responsible for monitoring construction progress, workmanship, quality and compliance throughout the build programme.

Working closely with the shipyard, project team, design organisations, equipment suppliers and regulatory bodies, the Build Superintendent shall ensure that all work is undertaken safely, in accordance with approved engineering documentation, contractual requirements, classification society rules and statutory regulations.

This is an opportunity to be deployed with one of our existing clients on a full-time basis for 18+ months. As this role is a construction oversight role, there is a requirement to be on-site full time and shall therefore require the successful candidate to be located, willing to re-locate or willing to travel to the North-West region of the UK.

Responsibilities

• Construction Oversight
• Monitor conversion activities across all allocated work packages.
• Verify activities are undertaken in accordance with engineering specification.
• Oversee workmanship and identify corrective actions.
• Attend production, planning and coordination meetings.

Engineering Support

• Review technical queries.
• Support resolution of engineering issues.
• Review engineering change and verify implementation.
• Ensure alignment with the technical baseline.
• Provide engineering advice to support decision-making.

Quality Assurance

• Witness inspection and acceptance activities.
• Monitor compliance with Inspection & Test Plans.
• Verify completion of quality records.
• Participate in completion, commissioning and handover activities.

Classification & Regulatory Compliance

• Liaise with Classification Society and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor compliance with Rules, Standards and Statutory requirements.
• Support vessel certification activities.
• Verify the completion of survey actions and documentation.

Commissioning & Trials

• Witness function testing and system demonstrations.
• Participate in Harbour & Sea Acceptance Trials.
• Record technical observations and monitor defect resolution.

Health, Safety & Environmental Oversight

• Promote a safety culture.
• Monitor compliance with safety procedures and Permit to Work systems.
• Report unsafe conditions and/or practices.
• Support safe execution of construction, commissioning and testing activities.

Progress & Risk Reporting

• Produce regular reports covering construction progress, quality, technical issues and programme risks.
• Escalate significant concerns that may affect safety, quality, schedule or cost.
• Support project review, providing objective evidence of progress and readiness.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop effective working relationships with shipyard management & production, client representatives, Design Authority, equipment suppliers, commissioning teams, Classification Society surveyors and Project Management Office.
• Maintain professional, collaborative relationships while providing constructive technical challenge where required.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND Qualification(s) in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or related disciplines.
• Professional member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., RINA, IMarEST, IMechE).
• Recognised as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) by the UK Engineering Council or working towards professional registration.

Essential Skills

• Interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of Classification Society requirements.
• Planning, execution and oversight of ship commissioning and acceptance activities.
• Proven ability to manage technical issues within complex engineering programmes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate independently within a client environment.
• Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain clearance.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity.
• Applies sound engineering judgement in complex situations.
• Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Builds productive relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintains a strong focus on safety, quality and delivery.
• Proactively identifies issues and drives timely resolution.
• Works independently while contributing positively to the wider project team.

Experience

• Significant experience in commercial or naval shipyards, supporting ship construction, conversion or major refit programmes.
• Royal Navy or Royal Fleet Auxiliary platform experience.
• Experience of auxiliary vessels, tankers or large commercial vessel conversions.

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• The post will be based in an environment regulated by Trade Control legislation and involve working with controlled goods, technology and/or services.
• We are interested in engaging with all candidates with the necessary experience; however, it should be noted that naval projects will be subject to initial security considerations (e.g., sole UK nationality and eligible for ‘Security Check’ (SC) security clearance).
• The role is a full-time, on-site position located in the North-West of the UK. Applicants should consider this requirement before applying.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive