Senior Technical Superintendent – Fleet Management
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£58,300
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3512 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,300, and Boskalis is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Boskalis assigned 18 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 3512 jobs, according to the Home Office.
This could also be SOC 2122 (Mechanical engineers, Mechanical engineering background required, but role is ship management not design). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3512 Ship and hovercraft officers Most likely code | £40,800 | £58,300 | £58,300 | £58,300 |
2122 Mechanical engineers Also possible | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Make your mark as technical superintendent in Boskalis’ fleet management department! Boskalis has one of the largest global fleet of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to execute a broad range of offshore activities within the offshore wind as well as the oil & gas industry. In the role of senior technical superintendent you are an active central point of contact within the Fleet Management department responsible for safe and cost-effective ship management.
What kind of vessels? Construction Support Vessels like the Boka Tiamat and the Boka Sub C, or our Heavy lift vessels such as the Bokalift 1 or Bokalift 2 and cable-laying vessels such as the Ndeavor or Ndurance.
Your Responsibilities As Technical Superintendent Are
- Coordinate with vessel crew, the fleet team and supporting departments to keep the vessel in operational condition and in compliance with class, flag, and OVID requirements to be available for projects.
- Maintain and promote the company’s SHEQ and No Injuries, No Accidents (NINA) policies throughout all your activities.
- Report work activities and progress to the fleet team and operational manager.
- Collaborate with vessel crew, Docking Cell and Centre of Expertise to prepare, plan, and budget repairs for the vessel.
- Oversee repairs, supervise crew and subcontractors in line with the agreed planning, budget and quality standards;
- Manage cost allocation for vessel repair, maintenance, dockings, damages, and modifications.
You can move ahead as senior technical superintendent if you recognize yourself in the following:
- At least Higher / Secondary Vocational Education in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Knowledge of offshore equipment such as AHTS’s, CSV’s, DSV’s, CLV’s.
- Good technical knowledge of active heave compensated knuckle boom cranes.
What You Can Expect
- A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
- Rewarding conditions: Besides a competitive salary, you will receive a holiday entitlement of 34 days, a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and death in service benefit. There is also a range of flexible benefits you can take advantage of including the opportunity to buy additional holidays each year.
- Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.
- Opportunities to connect with colleagues across the organization: Through networking and knowledge-sharing sessions, events, and employee communities.
- Your team: You will be part of the Fleet Management Department of Boskalis Offshore Energy which consists of approximately 70 professionals. You will report to the Vessel Manager.
- Where you will work: You will be based in our office in Aberdeen. You are willing to travel abroad for 10-20% of the time to visit vessels.
- Full/part-time job: The position of technical superintendent is a full-time (40 hours a week) job.
- Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.
Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all-round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We’re involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities.
Interested?
Want to know more?
We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Senior Technical Superintendent - Fleet Management. Please contact Emilie Stratenus, Corporate Recruiter via +31 (0)6 11 38 02 35.
Interested?
Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your motivation letter and CV on our careers site.
Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions.
Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies
We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore we do not accept unsolicited applications or CV’s from Recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Boskalis holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Boskalis assigned 18 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 3512 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3512 going rate of £58,300. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.