At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safe and efficient operation of vessels, managing maintenance and compliance.
- Company: Join Serco Marine Services, a leader in maritime operations.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career progression and a focus on inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security and infrastructure through your expertise.
- Qualifications: Class II (Motor) Certificate or equivalent maritime experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: HMNB Devonport
Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Full‑time, with participation in an on‑call rota as required
Ready to impact a better future? As an Engineering Superintendent in our Serco Marine Services team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of assigned vessels. You'll help maximise availability and performance, supporting critical Defence operations that make a real difference. In this role, your expertise will directly contribute to operational excellence and the reliability of maritime services that support national infrastructure and security. Your work will help create a positive impact by ensuring vessels are maintained to the highest standards, enabling teams to deliver safely and effectively every day.
What you’ll do as an Engineering Superintendent:
- Manage the technical performance, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of assigned vessels
- Monitor Class and Flag certification, ensuring surveys and inspections are completed on time
- Plan and oversee dry dockings and repairs, including contractor management and specifications
- Liaise with operations teams to maximise vessel availability and minimise downtime
- Manage and monitor delegated budgets, ensuring best value and financial control
- Lead defect resolution processes, working closely with crews, suppliers, and shore‑based teams
Does this sound like you? You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:
- A Class II (Motor) Certificate of Competency or equivalent maritime experience
- Strong knowledge of ISM Code, ISO standards, and maritime regulatory frameworks
- Experience with planned maintenance systems and technical vessel management
- Financial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and solutions‑focused mindset
This role is subject to Ministry of Defence security clearance requirements.
What we offer:
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
- Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
- Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
- Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
- Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
- Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Technical Superintendent employer: Serco Limited
Serco Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Waterlooville where innovation meets national security. With a strong focus on employee development through comprehensive training programs and a generous benefits package including 25 days of holiday and a contributory pension scheme, Serco fosters a culture of collaboration and growth, making it an ideal place for Electronics & Hardware Engineers to thrive and contribute meaningfully to defence technology.
