Vessel Superintendent

Job Title: Vessel Superintendent

Job Reference: 1613/36

Location: Aberdeen or Lowestoft

Salary: £69,000 + Discretionary Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (plus weekend rota)

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:

HSB Technical Ltd is working with a leading marine organisation to recruit a Vessel Superintendent (Ref: 1613/36). This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a fleet of offshore vessels while ensuring safe and efficient technical operations.

You’ll be responsible for all aspects of the vessels’ performance, ensuring they remain compliant, seaworthy, and operating within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Manage day-to-day technical operations of assigned offshore vessels.

  
  


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  Ensure vessels remain “In Class” and comply with SOLAS, IMO, Class, Flag, and environmental regulations.

  
  


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  Engage with Senior Officers onboard to drive crew and vessel performance.

  
  


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  Collaborate with internal teams to prepare dry dock specifications and schedules.

  
  


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  Maintain vessel budgets, report weekly, and forecast potential overspend.

  
  


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  Supervise port calls and manage attending contractors and safety documentation.

  
  


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  Monitor engine room logs and overall vessel condition.

  
  


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  Liaise with Class, Port State, and Flag representatives for surveys and inspections.

  
  


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  Participate in out-of-hours support rota and emergency response duties.

  
  


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  Promote HSEQ standards across all assigned assets.

  
  

Experience Required:

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  Sea-going Chief Engineer (or equivalent) with relevant offshore support experience.

  
  


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  Previous experience in a shore-based technical role (e.g. Vessel Superintendent) preferred.

  
  


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  Strong understanding of ship systems, statutory requirements, and compliance frameworks.

  
  

Key Skills & Attributes:

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  Strong leadership and communication skills.

  
  


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  Proactive, organised, and solution-oriented.

  
  


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  Ability to work independently and under pressure.

  
  


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  Excellent reporting and planning skills.

  
  

Salary & Benefits:

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  Salary: £69,656.40

  
  


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  Discretionary Bonus Scheme

  
  


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  Pension: 5% Employer Contribution

  
  


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  Death in Service Cover: 4 x Basic Salary

  
  


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  Private Medical Cover – Self, Single Parent, or Family

  
  


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  AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme

  
  


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  Octopus EV Scheme

  
  


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  Cycle to Work Scheme

  
  


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  Access to PrimeFour Employee Benefits

  
  

To Apply:

If you're interested in this role or would like more information, please apply now or contact Lee Chandler