Marine Superintendent

Become part of an exciting, market leading, and vibrant company within the maritime industry. Working within our Southampton operation become a part of a team with high standards and handpicked proficiency.

A global company within towage and related services. We employ over 4000 employees and have a fleet of over 500 tugs. We are part of the world`s largest group of maritime companies.

We offer

We offer a great career development opportunity within the maritime service industry working for the world’s leading towage provider. We strive every day compassionately to maintain our world leading position, drive change, and win in the markets in which we operate.

This opening is an opportunity to work covering a number of ports working closely not only with the Port Manager but also crews and operational staff as well as external stakeholders in demonstrating your business acumen. You will grow your professional career through leadership and you will adopt a broad network within Svitzer as well as in the Maersk Group, where learning and development opportunities are numerous.

This position is based in Southampton and travel within the area is to be expected with occasional travel around the UK and Europe.

Key responsibilities

Your role will cover the Southampton operation providing marine operational expertise to ensure all vessels and crew meet their safety, environmental and operational requirements. Supporting the Port Manager with the Cluster strategy ensuring the successful management of the port P&L and strong relationships with external and internal stakeholder e.g. customers, agencies, port authorities and functional teams.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest level of safety and quality standards are being met according to our safety management system and that all employees work to achieve an interdependent safety culture.
• Build relations to crews and union representatives to nurture and implement Culture.
• Assist in the management of the marine operations ensuring that obligations for availability of expertise, equipment and personnel are met at all times in order to maintain customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Provide operational support to the port management teams and crew in order to maintain efficient towage operations. Assist in all areas of the operations team and take duties on a rota’ d basis as part of the operations team. Will be the go-to person in case the Port Manager is on holiday
• Assist in the coordination of training and development support and provide regulatory expertise ensuring that marine (deck and engine) personnel meet national requirements with respect to certification and training.
• Work with the Technical Engineering team to ensure safe and effective transfer of vessels between ports and associated familiarisation of personnel to vessels.
• Maintain all crew records including the management of timesheets for processing by payroll including the input and submission of payroll ensuring crew are correctly paid.
• Processing of operational invoices, including entering details into HELM, ensuring sales invoices are generated timely.
• Have a broad understanding of the ports commercial situation and contracts assisting the Port Manager in developing and nurture enduring relationships with key stakeholders/influencers in the port including Port Management/local government bodies.
• Ensure the continuous reliability of the vessel fleet, including Maintenance & Repair, Classification Requirements, proper branding, etc.
• Continually seek out new and better ways to operate our business.

We are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Operational experience from the maritime industry
• Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Capability to deal with people at a broad range of levels
• High level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Have the ability to work effectively in a matrix structure
• Commitment to continuous improvement and compliance to policies and procedures
• Seagoing experience.

To be successful, you need to demonstrate:

• An extensive background in the maritime industry with capability to communicate effectively with Port Authorities and industry groups.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing/negotiation skills
• Familiarity with Maritime Rules, Regulations, Codes and Guidelines; ISM Code and ISPS requirement’s and class.
• Shoreside marine, technical and training experience required, particularly with regard to regulations and legislation, including knowledge of Manila amendments

A valid UK Driving License is essential for this role.

Jobs in Maritime recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination.

We will not discriminate based on gender, race, marital status, disability, age, health, employment status, sexual orientation, or religion.

Applicant must have the right to work in the UK or hold UK permanent residency.