Maritime Engineering Fleet Lead - Performance & Compliance

Spinwell Global; Fareham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Ltd is recruiting for a Maritime Engineering Technical Superintendent on a 6-month contract based in Portchester. The role oversees vessel performance, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance, interlinking with Chief Engineers and Fleet Managers across platforms.

You will manage technical requirements, support commercial processes, and drive best practices to maximise vessel availability while liaising with suppliers and health and safety teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Marine engineering experience and knowledge across maritime platforms.
• Proven project management experience in complex vessel programs.
• STCW certificate of competency STCW III/2 or III/3 is required.
• Experience working with maritime vessels, ideally multiple types.
• Strong knowledge of Class/Flag/IMO/SOLAS/MARPOL/ISM/ISO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide overview of vessel performance and maintenance planning.
• Direct technical direction to ensure statutory compliance and defect rectification.
• Track regulatory code changes and advise on compliance implications.
• Serve as single point of contact for Vessel Managers across platforms.
• Advise Chief Engineers on actions to take when issues arise.
• Maximise vessel availability through monitoring and guidance on usage.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure work meets compliance rules.
• Draft technical requirements for annual maintenance contracts.

Skills

Marine engineering

Project management

STCW competency

Vessel engineering knowledge

Regulatory compliance (Class/Flag/IMO)

Job description

Spinwell Ltd is recruiting for a Maritime Engineering Technical Superintendent on a 6-month contract based in Portchester. The role oversees vessel performance, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance, interlinking with Chief Engineers and Fleet Managers across platforms.

You will manage technical requirements, support commercial processes, and drive best practices to maximise vessel availability while liaising with suppliers and health and safety teams as needed.