Technical Superintendent (PSV / ERRV)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% bonus

Private medical

DIS

Salary sacrifice benefits

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Technical Superintendent (PSV/ERRV) in Aberdeen for a fast-growing shipbuilding group constructing 40 vessels. You’ll lead technical operations, maintain vessel seaworthiness, ensure SOLAS/IMO compliance, and manage planned maintenance and major repairs.

The role offers a salary of £75,000-£80,000 with a 17% bonus, private medical, DIS and salary sacrifice benefits, plus progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering SOLAS/IMO compliance in offshore vessels.
• Proven track record in dry dockings and major repairs.
• Strong maintenance assurance and defect control capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as fleet technical lead for assigned vessels and support the Fleet Manager.
• Maintain oversight of vessel condition, certification status and performance.
• Deliver planned maintenance, defect resolution and engineering assurance.
• Analyze performance trends to reduce downtime and failures.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and environmental law.
• Develop lifecycle plans and support major repairs/dry-docks.
• Provide technical expertise for systems including DP and power management.

Skills

Marine Engineering

Offshore Vessel Management

Maintenance Planning

Technical Leadership

Education

Marine/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Chief Engineer CoC / STCW

Tools

DP Systems

Walk-to-Work Equipment

Power Management

Job description

Technical Superintendent (PSV / ERRV)

£75,000 - £80,000 + 17% bonus + Progression + Private Medical + DIS + Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Aberdeen

Are you a highly skilled, motivated Offshore Vessel Manager looking for a technical role at a multi-million-turnover shipbuilding company that offers a great work environment and ongoing progression opportunities?

Would you like to work for one of the UK’s fastest-growing fleets currently in the process of constructing 40 brand-new vessels?

On offer is a Technical Superintendent role where you will ensure that all owned and managed vessels are run in accordance with budgetary dictates and remain seaworthy according to applicable legislation and always remain "In Class."

This company operate within the offshore PSV and ERRV industry and operates the largest wholly UK-owned fleet engaged in supporting the UK’s offshore Oil & Gas and offshore wind markets.

This dynamic role would suit an Engineer from a marine background looking for an exciting and varied role within a well-established and growing company where you can increase your earnings through a generous bonus scheme.

The Role:

• Act as the Fleet Team technical lead for assigned vessels, supporting the Fleet Manager to deliver safety, compliance, reliability, availability and commercial performance
• Maintain oversight of vessel condition, technical risk, certification status and engineering performance
• Deliver planned maintenance, defect resolution and engineering assurance to maximise vessel reliability and availability.
• Analyse technical performance, defect trends and root causes to reduce downtime, off-hire exposure and recurring failures
• Ensure compliance with SOLAS, IMO, Class & Flag administration regulations, and environmental legislation
• Develop technical maintenance, repair and lifecycle investment plans for assigned vessels.
• Support the delivery of major repairs, modifications and dry dockings, ensuring technical, Class and Flag requirements are achieved
• Provide technical expertise for mission-critical systems including DP, power management and walk-to-work equipment

The Person:

• Degree in Marine/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Chief Engineer CoC / STCW management level (or equivalent shore-based competence).
• Proven track record delivering class/statutory compliance, dry dockings/major repairs, defect control and maintenance assurance in an offshore vessel environment

Keywords: Technical Superintendent, Vessel Superintendent, Chief Engineer, CoC, STCW, Shipping, PSV, ERRV, SOV, CSOV

Reference number: BBBH27926

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.