Marine Superintendent - Construction Operations in Park Gate

Superintendent – Marine Construction & Operations

Location: Park Gate, Hampshire (PO15)
Salary: £48,000–£50,000
Contract: Permanent

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on Marine Construction Superintendent to oversee the safe and efficient delivery of marine construction and operational activities, both onshore and offshore.

Reporting to the Works Manager or Project Manager, you will take day-to-day responsibility for coordinating site operations, managing personnel, subcontractors, vessels, plant and equipment to ensure projects are delivered safely, to specification, on programme and within budget.

This is an operational leadership position, requiring someone who can turn project plans into successful site execution. You may also deputise for the Works Manager or Project Manager and take full responsibility for smaller projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily marine construction and offshore operations.

• Lead site teams, vessel crews, subcontractors and plant operators.

• Plan and coordinate project mobilisation, resources, equipment and materials.

• Ensure all activities comply with HSE requirements, risk assessments and approved method statements.

• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality and programme targets.

• Manage operational challenges, delays, equipment issues and changing site conditions.

• Oversee marine plant, machinery and equipment, coordinating maintenance and repairs.

• Maintain daily operational reports, progress records and production data.

• Liaise with clients, project teams and subcontractors to ensure effective delivery.

• Identify opportunities to improve working methods, efficiency and operational performance.

Experience & Requirements

We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in a Superintendent, Site Supervisor or similar operational leadership role within marine construction, dredging, offshore operations or a related industry.

Ideally, you will have:

• Practical experience supervising marine construction or dredging operations.

• Good understanding of marine plant, vessels and associated equipment.

• Experience in activities such as dredging, rock placement, stone dumping, marine structures, pipelines, scour protection or offshore construction.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, project specifications and bathymetric surveys.

• Understanding of tides, currents, weather and environmental conditions affecting marine operations.

• Strong knowledge of HSE procedures, risk assessments and quality requirements.

• Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate subcontractors and manage operational resources.

• Good planning, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Candidates must be flexible to work both onshore and offshore, including travel and periods away from home as required.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a practical, proactive and confident operational leader who takes ownership of site delivery. They will be comfortable managing people, vessels, plant and equipment, making operational decisions and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Relevant backgrounds may include: Marine Superintendent, Offshore Construction Superintendent, Dredging Supervisor, Marine Operations Supervisor, Vessel Operations Manager or an experienced Senior Marine Engineer with strong site management experience.