At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical management for polar-capable ships, ensuring operational readiness in diverse environments.
- Company: Join a leading defence maritime operations company based in Bristol.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working model, competitive day rate, and potential long-term contract extension.
- Other info: Immediate start available; dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in global maritime defence while working on exciting complex platforms.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a Technical Superintendent with an engineering degree and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 55200 - 60000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Marine or Mechanical Engineer with a background in complex platforms such as offshore patrol vessels, survey ships, or ice-class vessels? If so, we have an exciting opportunity on behalf of our client to lead technical management for a fleet of polar-capable ships, including an icebreaker and OPVs, operating globally.
About the Role
This position is based in Bristol, offering a flexible hybrid working model - requiring one day a week onsite. The contract, initially until September 2026 with the potential for long-term extension, provides an engaging environment for a senior engineering professional keen to make a real impact in defence maritime operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical oversight for an icebreaker and offshore patrol vessels, ensuring operational readiness in diverse environments, from ice to tropics.
- Manage maintenance periods, including major dockings, repairs, and regeneration projects.
- Resolve complex technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.
- Oversee Planned Maintenance System (PMS), dry-dockings, and contractor activities worldwide.
- Promote safety, compliance, and assurance consistent with MOD and Class standards.
- Foster strong relationships with shipyards, OEMs, Class societies, and host nation support providers.
- Support and mentor ships staff and engineering teams during high-tempo deployments.
- Manage budgets, support in-service contracts and technical work packages, ensuring value and accuracy.
What We Are Looking For
Essential Experience:
- Proven background as a Technical Superintendent or senior shore-based engineering professional.
- Experience with OPVs, survey vessels, ice-class ships or similar complex platforms.
- Strong knowledge in maintenance planning, dry docking, and engineering governance.
- Ability to provide technical support in remote or challenging environments.
- Excellent communication skills, with a talent for stakeholder management.
- Engineering degree in Marine, Naval Architecture, or Mechanical disciplines and professional registration (CEng or IEng).
- Working towards or holding chartered engineer status is desired.
Desirable:
- Experience with Icebreaker/POLAR Code operations.
- Hydrographic or mission system expertise.
- Background within the Royal Navy or defence sectors.
This role is inside IR35, offering a day rate of up to £570 (ex VAT), and is available for immediate start. Basic working hours are 7.5 hours per day. Evodia Limited is acting as the employment business for this vacancy, committed to a transparent and supportive recruitment process. If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute to vital maritime defence projects, we welcome your application. Join us in supporting safeguarding missions in some of the most challenging environments worldwide.
Technical Superintendent / Senior Mechanical Engineer - SC cleared employer: Evodia Limited
Evodia Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for experienced Marine and Mechanical Engineers. With a flexible hybrid working model based in Bristol, employees benefit from engaging projects that have a real impact on global defence maritime operations, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative culture. Join us to be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and excellence in challenging environments.
