Job Description

We're looking for a Technical Superintendent to support the 24/7 engineering operation from the Head office in London, with occasional travel to key suppliers and shipyards to provide technical input to the development



You will provide technical line management for a team of engineers supported by sub-contractors to maximise engineering productivity for planned and unplanned tasks in support of vessel operational demands.



Prioritising fleet defects that have been raised, you will delegate tasks ensuring engineering governance in the reporting and closure of engineering tasks. These will be consistent with company reporting structure and our safety management system.



Ensuring the root cause of vessel defects are investigated thoroughly, you will implement long term solutions that are consistent with company structure .



Maintaining vessel readiness and performance in support of operational demand, you will monitor vessel condition as well as the ships staff compliance.



You will work with the team to ensure annual, intermediate and renewal dry-dockings are planned and scoped with appropriate resource to time, quality and cost.



We're looking for someone who is a practical engineer who has experience with technical vessel management. You'll also have experience with high speed vessel propulsion systems.



With relevant working experience managing statutory and classification requirements, you'll have a desire to improve current company working practices.



You'll be an effective communicator and able to provide a lead by example approach in a managerial role; able to work flexibly as the operation demands and be a team player who enjoys working in a high achieving environment.



An awareness of budget and expenditure constraints and the importance of on time, on budget project completion is also key.



We'll give you all the training you need regarding our systems as well as a thorough induction on how the operations at Uber Boat by Thames Clippers work, so you will be set up for success.

Where:

You'll be based on Trinity Buoy Wharf Pier, Poplar, London E14 0JY, a short walk from Canning Town tube or a hop across the river in our staff boat, from North Greenwich tube.

So why apply?

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers are London's leading River Bus service. Our fleet of high-speed catamarans provide commuters and sightseers with a unique way to travel around the capital. We carry around 5 million passengers a year and currently employ around 470 people, which is set to increase over the next few years.



Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is an entrepreneurial and inclusive organisation where we respect and value everybody's contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We strive to be excellent in everything we do and it is our people that help to make our business a great place to work. There is real potential for internal development and promotion within our business and internal succession is one of our core principles.

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

JOB SUMMARY

This role works in close collaboration with the Engineering Team to deliver to safe, efficient vessels to our operations team

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Practical engineer with technical vessel management experience. Experience with management of Statutory and Classification requirements. Experience in high speed vessel propulsion systems. Experience in managing safe systems of work. Proven experience of developing and delivering technical projects/solutions Extensive experience of personal responsibility for providing professional engineering support to major projects

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that your teams and you comply with all Health and Safety regulations and safe working practice as required by current legislation and the Company's Health and Safety Policy and practices. Technical line management for a team of Engineers supported by sub-contractors to maximise engineering productivity for planned and unplanned engineering tasks in support of vessel operational demands. Prioritise fleet defects raised and delegate tasks ensuring engineering governance in the reporting and closure of engineering tasks, consistent with company reporting structure and safety management system. Ensure the root cause of vessel defects is investigated thoroughly with the implementation of long term solutions reported consistent with company structure and safety management system. Maintain vessel readiness and performance in support of operational demands. Provide technical input to the development of specification and oversight of the construction of new build vessels. Monitor vessel condition and ships staff compliance consistent with company policies and safety management system. Liaise with suppliers (internal and external) to ensure the rectification of vessel defects are reported consistent with company structure and safety management system. DDDD Undertake any other relevant duties or reasonable request as requested by the HOD and any member of the senior management team Work alongside the engineering team to ensure annual, intermediate and renewal dry dockings are planned and scoped with appropriate resource to rime, quality and cost. Internally manage hull and machinery insurance claims from incident through to invoicing. Perform periodic reviews of vessel calendar and hours based maintenance schedules to identify opportunities to increase productivity and operational cost savings.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

Communication Collaborative Innovative Influential Negotiation skills

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

Located at Trinity Buoy Wharf working variable hours on a shift pattern, including night shifts and at our Dry Dock, in Tilbury, as required