Newbuilding Superintendent (Container)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established ship management company with a strong reputation in the container sector. We’re seeking an experienced Newbuilding Superintendent to support and oversee a series of upcoming newbuild projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Review and comment on ship designs and specifications
• Approve project drawings
• Stay up to date with the latest technical developments and shipbuilding technologies
• Assess technical solutions and suppliers regarding maintenance costs, maintainability, durability, regulatory compliance and day-to-day usability
• Review and compare technical agreements before maker selection
• Liaise with classification societies, flag state administrations and regulatory bodies
• Negotiate specifications, system drawings and participate in 3D model reviews in cooperation with the Head of Department and/or owners’ representatives
• Attend sea trials and major equipment FAT
• Support, coordinate and oversee site teams
• Report to the Head of Newbuilding and Projects

Requirements

• Completed studies in Marine Engineering
• Longstanding experience in a senior seagoing position (Chief Engineer or 2nd Engineer)
• Ideally previous experience as part of a newbuilding site team at a shipyard
• Basic knowledge of business administration (e.g. reporting, budget planning)
• Strong communication skills with fluency in English (German preferred)
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to adapt to different cultures within the international shipbuilding market
• Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally

Benefits

• A challenging and varied role with significant responsibility
• A pleasant working atmosphere within a small, highly motivated team with flat hierarchies
• A wide range of training programmes and opportunities for further development
• A premium working environment on the Elbe with onsite fitness facilities and a company restaurant
• An attractive salary package with strong benefits for financial security, mobility and wellbeing