Senior Offshore Vessel Superintendent

Subsea7; Westhill; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Subsea7 in Westhill (Aberdeen area) is seeking a Vessel Superintendent to lead offshore assets within the Vessels & Equipment group. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and efficiency of vessels, equipment, and crews, while managing budgets and ensuring Class/IMO compliance.

You will report to the Fleet Manager, coordinating with Master, Chief Engineer, and regional teams. Strong leadership, English fluency, and deep offshore experience are essential for success in this demanding,

Qualifications

• Extensive offshore experience or onshore technical management of marine vessels.
• Chief Engineer Unlimited CoC, with substantial sea-going experience.
• Extensive knowledge of vessel engineering systems, operational capabilities, and performance limitations.
• In-depth knowledge of IMO, Class, Flag State, ISM, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrable extensive knowledge in the engineering, maintenance, and operational management of offshore construction and support vessels.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and engineering oversight across a diverse vessel fleet.
• Demonstrable effective leadership, managerial, and organisational skills, with experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in managing stakeholders and developing strong working relationships at every level.
• Well-developed commercial awareness and experience supporting operational decision-making, risk management, and asset performance.
• Clear and professional communicator able to collaborate well with senior managers, clients, vessel crews, and offshore personnel.
• Fully fluent in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to produce high-quality technical reports and documentation.
• Demonstrable commitment to safety, compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Master and Chief Engineer to execute IMO, Class, Flag and ISM responsibilities.
• Build and maintain a strong safety culture aboard ships and align with HSEQ activities.
• Prepare and present technical, financial and safety reviews.
• Ensure the vessel remains within Class and Flag state requirements.
• Ensure compliance with IMO, Class, Flag State and other regulatory requirements.
• Schedule preventive and corrective maintenance within budget and as per OD standards.
• Plan, prepare and execute major works including dry docking and Capex projects.
• Improve maintenance procedures, standards and policies.
• Manage vessel spares inventory and ensure budgetary control.
• Monitor catering performance with the Master and support operations teams.
• Prepare and monitor a maintenance/repair budget and onshore support requirements.
• Organise engineering and technical support for capacity growth CAPEX and cost definitions.
• Maintain adequate cost-effective marine crew and technicians.
• Conduct Annual Performance Reviews of Captain and Chief Engineer.

Skills

Offshore experience

Leadership

Safety culture

Budgeting

Education

Chief Engineer Unlimited CoC

Job description

Subsea7 in Westhill (Aberdeen area) is seeking a Vessel Superintendent to lead offshore assets within the Vessels & Equipment group. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and efficiency of vessels, equipment, and crews, while managing budgets and ensuring Class/IMO compliance.

You will report to the Fleet Manager, coordinating with Master, Chief Engineer, and regional teams. Strong leadership, English fluency, and deep offshore experience are essential for success in this demanding,