Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Technical Superintendent (PSV / ERRV)
Technical Superintendent (PSV / ERRV) at Ernest Gordon Recruitment, based in Aberdeen, Scotland, paying £75,000 - £80,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £75,000 - £80,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Aberdeen, Scotland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Software Developer
About 7% above the going rate for software developer
Reference 643277486400739194
About the role
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.
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Reference: 643277486400739194 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 1 Dec 2026 · Listed via Ernest Gordon Recruitment
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