Lead Electrical Technical Superintendent – Maritime Systems

Uber Boats by Thames Clippers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is looking for a Technical Superintendent (Electrical Bias) to lead the 24/7 engineering operation from the London Head Office, with travel to dry-dock and suppliers as required. The role requires a practical engineer with vessel management experience and strong regulatory knowledge.

You will oversee specification development, refits, and fleet improvements, ensuring safety, reliability and cost effectiveness across the high-speed aluminium fleet.

Qualifications

• Practical engineer with vessel management experience.
• Experience managing statutory and classification requirements.
• Experience in high speed vessel propulsion systems.
• Project management of vessel modifications and upgrades.
• Experience in budget management and KPI reporting.
• Familiarisation with ISM compliance.
• Familiarisation with the IMO High Speed Craft Code.
• Experience working high speed aluminium vessels.
• Relevant experience in high pressure environments with safety focus.
• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse business areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input for specifications, refits, upgrades and new builds.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal resources to rectify defects within SLAs.
• Plan daily engineer schedules with the Engineering Production Controller.
• Coordinate dry-dock planning with the Dry-dock Manager to meet time, quality and cost targets.
• Provide technical support during dry-docking inputs.
• Define and implement technical improvements with business cases for HOD approval.
• Monitor defects for trends and implement long-term reliability solutions.
• Create modifications to improve reliability, efficiency and customer experience.
• Investigate delays and cancellations to prevent re-occurrence.
• Ensure warranty claims are made and suppliers meet SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with MCA, PLA, ISM Code.
• Prepare the department for external audits year-round.
• Support investigations into incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Internally manage hull and machinery insurance claims.
• Review vessel calendar and maintenance schedules to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Promote highest level of customer service.
• Develop training on quality standards, safety awareness, and practices.
• Identify barriers to change and implement solutions.
• Continuously seek improvements in safety, quality and customer experience.
• Undertake other duties as requested by the HOD.

Skills

Vessel management

Statutory compliance

High speed propulsion

Project management

Budget reporting

ISM compliance

ISM Code familiarity

Team collaboration

Safety and maintenance

ISO 9001/14001 knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is looking for a Technical Superintendent (Electrical Bias) to lead the 24/7 engineering operation from the London Head Office, with travel to dry-dock and suppliers as required. The role requires a practical engineer with vessel management experience and strong regulatory knowledge.

You will oversee specification development, refits, and fleet improvements, ensuring safety, reliability and cost effectiveness across the high-speed aluminium fleet.