Job Description

Grade: CUK08

Reports to: Senior Superintendent, Refits

Function: Maritime & Sustainability

Department: Fleet Asset Management

Role Overview

The Assistant Superintendent, Technical supports the planning and delivery of refit and in-service technical projects across the P&O Cruises and Cunard fleets.

Working closely with shoreside engineering colleagues, onboard teams, procurement and suppliers, the role contributes to specification development, contractor coordination, project monitoring and continuous improvement of asset performance to ensure work is delivered safely, compliantly and to commercial expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, management and execution of refit and in-service technical projects to defined scope, quality, schedule and cost.
• Prepare and manage technical work scopes and specifications, supporting tender processes and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate suppliers, contractors and procurement activities to ensure effective project delivery, quality standards and cost control.
• Monitor project progress, resolve technical issues and contribute to continuous improvement of asset and project performance.

What You'll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical, scientific or engineering discipline, or experience in a licensed onboard position as a Deck or Technical Officer.
• Operational experience of managing equipment, asset risk, reliability and availability.
• Experience supporting technical projects, producing specifications and coordinating contractors.
• The ability to work collaboratively with technical specialists, suppliers and operational teams.

Success Criteria:

• Able to take ownership and management of technical projects on board our ships, primarily in refit and occasionally in service. Typical projects include but are not limited to pipework replacement, recreational water facility installations, laundry & galley upgrades & modifications, structural maintenance or enhancements
• Demonstrates growth potential and develops technical competence through exposure to a range of challenges and work areas.
• Ready to take ownership of projects end-to-end: working with ship's staff, shore colleagues and contractors to successfully plan, deliver and complete technical projects
• Takes ownership of outcomes and sees work through to completion rather than focusing only on assigned tasks.
• Supports overall project / refit team success by taking on tasks such as building of detailed interference plans, development of tender documentation, engagement with classification societies & Flag states and logistical planning.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

• Strong engineering or technical aptitude with an interest in fleet asset management and project delivery.
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to manage technical, scheduling and commercial challenges.
• Strong communication skills, able to work with a range of stakeholders and coordinate across multiple workstreams.
• Organised, proactive and committed to continuous improvement, safety and quality outcomes

This is a full-time, permanent position and is aligned with our hybrid working approach. There will be travel required to our ships when they are in service and at dry dock.

We believe in enabling people to work in a way that brings out their best. As an inclusive employer, our flexible working approach aims to respect and protect the commitments our people have outside work, while building a community that thinks and acts as one Carnival UK team.

Why join us?

Carnival UK is about being part of a community that values growth, work-life balance, and wellbeing. We’re a holiday company so we know there’s more to life than work.

Read our employee experience guide to learn more about life as a Carnival UK colleague here.

Our comprehensive range of benefits are designed to help your personal and financial health and wellbeing.

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Employee-led networks
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment
• In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
• Life Assurance
• Parental and adoption leave
• Employee Shares Plan
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• A friendly welcome with help settling in

Take the next step

Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we might close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.

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