We are currently looking for a Projects Superintendent to work within the Maritime Projects department, reporting to the Senior Superintendent.

You are responsible for the management of significant engineering/business projects by consulting with key stakeholders and suppliers to develop specifications which meet the overall project requirements. Via effective project management the role requires the timely delivery of these technical projects to budget/plan via well established good practices for project management. As part of the business integrated planning program across different parts of the business the role will also be accountable for the creation of business cases and departmental project plans for the high level long-term planning.

Key to the success of this role is your management of internal and external resources to ensure projects are delivered on time, budget and to the required standard, while working with other members of the Maritime Department as a team.

Key responsibilities are:

• Submitting to the senior Maritime management periodical updates on project status with a major focus on areas of high risk.

• Act as key point of contact as required for project management including out of hours call out if required. 
• Identification of resource requirements.
• To ensure actions imposed associated with projects or by the Project Board are completed in a timely manner.
• Liaison with stakeholders and suppliers to develop specifications which meet the overall project requirements i.e. within budget, fit for purpose and in line with Product/Brand requirements in line with CUK asset management strategy
• Development of specifications with internal customers and suppliers and eventual presentation to the business for approval.
• To ensure that all specification elements are compliant with current regulations and to manage the acquisition of certification where applicable.
• Managing the flow of project information and requirements between all key stakeholders
• To manage the plan approval process for projects.
• Creation and implementation of a successful project plan.
• Maintain the capital process, as relevant project requires, for the effective management of the cost control, from initial business case requirements, through to request for approval and funding, monitoring through live process and close-out on completion of the project.

Naturally you will have a strong team ethic, whilst always adhering to our policies and code of conduct. Working within our normal working hours, as well as completing general projects duties, you’ll also need to attend vessels regularly throughout the year to carry out onboard surveys as required and in line with planned OCS availability. The role will require you to travel potentially up to 2 weeks each month and potential project travel up to 3 weeks on occasions. This travel may take place at short notice.

We are looking for the following qualifications, skills and behaviours:

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in a suitable marine discipline
• Qualifications in Project Management
• Basic understanding of the structure and implications Flag State, USCG and IMO rules and regulations
• Organisational skills, ability to manage workload and prioritise
• Technically highly competent.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Logical analytical thinker
• Proven team player
• Ability to work under sustained pressure
• Excellent organisational and management skills
• Ability to demonstrate success at above competencies within a pressurised shipping company or equivalent type organisation.

Desirable

• Class I ticket
• To have received recognised training in Management techniques and skills
• Diploma in Ship Management

For further information please see attached job description and person specification.  

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