This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong maritime professional with tanker experience to take responsibility for the safe, compliant and cost-effective technical management of assigned vessels.
The Role
As Technical Superintendent, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical performance, maintenance and operational readiness of a fleet of tanker vessels.
You will work closely with onboard teams, internal departments, class societies, flag states, suppliers and contractors to ensure vessels are maintained to a high standard and operate in line with company, statutory and industry requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
- Managing the day-to-day technical performance of assigned tanker vessels.
- Planning and overseeing maintenance, repairs, surveys, inspections and dry dockings.
- Monitoring vessel condition, technical budgets, operating costs and planned maintenance.
- Providing technical support and guidance to Masters, Chief Engineers and vessel teams.
- Ensuring vessels remain compliant with class, flag, statutory, environmental and company requirements.
- Coordinating with shipyards, suppliers, contractors, class societies and internal stakeholders.
- Reviewing technical reports, defect lists, inspection findings and corrective actions.
- Supporting continuous improvement across vessel reliability, safety, efficiency and technical standards.
- Attending vessels as required for inspections, audits, repairs and technical support.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Technical Superintendent, Vessel Manager or similar shore-based technical role.
- Strong tanker vessel experience and experience with ME/ME-C, ME-B, ME-LGIM engines
- A senior engineering background at sea, ideally as Chief Engineer or Second Engineer.
- Good understanding of planned maintenance systems, dry docking, class requirements, vessel certification and technical budgets.
- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work closely with both shore-based and vessel teams.
- Existing right to live and work in the UK.
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to join a respected shipping company with an established tanker fleet and a strong technical management team.
You will be joining a professional working environment where you can take ownership of vessel performance, contribute to operational standards and play a key role in the continued safe and efficient running of the fleet.
Apply Now
If you have tanker technical management experience and are interested in a London-based opportunity, please apply today