Build Superintendent

Overview

We have several exciting on-going projects with clients across both commercial & naval marine domains and are seeking to expand our existing engineering team.

The role of the Build Superintendent shall be to provide on-site technical oversight of vessel conversion activities, acting as the primary engineering representative responsible for monitoring construction progress, workmanship, quality and compliance throughout the build programme.

Working closely with the shipyard, project team, design organisations, equipment suppliers and regulatory bodies, the Build Superintendent shall ensure that all work is undertaken safely, in accordance with approved engineering documentation, contractual requirements, classification society rules and statutory regulations.

This is an opportunity to be deployed with one of our existing clients on a full-time basis for 18+ months. As this role is a construction oversight role, there is a requirement to be on-site full time and shall therefore require the successful candidate to be located, willing to re-locate or willing to travel to the North-West region of the UK.

Construction Oversight

• Monitor conversion activities across all allocated work packages.
• Verify activities are undertaken in accordance with engineering specification.
• Oversee workmanship and identify corrective actions.
• Attend production, planning and coordination meetings.

Engineering Support

• Review technical queries.
• Support resolution of engineering issues.
• Review engineering change and verify implementation.
• Ensure alignment with the technical baseline.
• Provide engineering advice to support decision-making.

Quality Assurance

• Witness inspection and acceptance activities.
• Monitor compliance with Inspection & Test Plans.
• Verify completion of quality records.
• Participate in completion, commissioning and handover activities.

Classification & Regulatory Compliance

• Liaise with Classification Society and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor compliance with Rules, Standards and Statutory requirements.
• Support vessel certification activities.
• Verify the completion of survey actions and documentation.

Commissioning & Trials

• Witness function testing and system demonstrations.
• Participate in Harbour & Sea Acceptance Trials.
• Record technical observations and monitor defect resolution.

Health, Safety & Environmental Oversight

• Promote a safety culture.
• Monitor compliance with safety procedures and Permit to Work systems.
• Report unsafe conditions and/or practices.
• Support safe execution of construction, commissioning and testing activities.

Progress & Risk Reporting

• Produce regular reports covering construction progress, quality, technical issues and programme risks.
• Escalate significant concerns that may affect safety, quality, schedule or cost.
• Support project review, providing objective evidence of progress and readiness.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop effective working relationships with shipyard management & production, client representatives, Design Authority, equipment suppliers, commissioning teams, Classification Society surveyors and Project Management Office.
• Maintain professional, collaborative relationships while providing constructive technical challenge where required.

• Degree or HNC/HND Qualification(s) in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or related disciplines.
• Professional member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., RINA, IMarEST, IMechE).
• Recognised as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) by the UK Engineering Council or working towards professional registration.

• Interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of Classification Society requirements.
• Planning, execution and oversight of ship commissioning and acceptance activities.
• Proven ability to manage technical issues within complex engineering programmes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate independently within a client environment.
• Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain clearance.

• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity.
• Applies sound engineering judgement in complex situations.
• Communicat…