Senior Technical Superintendent - Fleet Management
Boskalis
Company Overview
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V.
HeadquartersPapendrecht, Netherlands
Founded1910
SizeApproximately 11,000 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com). In 2024, Boskalis reported a revenue of USD 3,482,353,000 (source: boskalis.com).
What They Do
Boskalis is a global contractor in dredging and maritime services, focusing on various operations, but not primarily on renewable energy. The core activity of the company is dredging, which includes the construction and maintenance of ports and waterways, land reclamation, coastal protection, and bank protection (source: boskalis.com). Additionally, Boskalis offers a wide range of maritime services to the offshore energy sector, including the development, construction, transport, installation, inspection, maintenance, and decommissioning of oil and LNG import/export facilities, offshore platforms, pipelines, cables, and offshore wind farms (source: boskalis.com). The company also provides emergency response and salvage services through SMIT and terminal services via Smit Lamnalco (source: boskalis.com).
Projects & Track Record
Boskalis has an impressive track record of significant projects, including involvement in the Dutch Delta Works in 1953 and the construction of the Øresund Tunnel and Hong Kong International Airport in the 1990s (source: boskalis.com). More recently, the company has expanded its offshore activities through strategic acquisitions, such as Dockwise in 2013 and Fairmount Marine in 2014, and acquired the subsea services of Rever Offshore in 2021 (source: boskalis.com).
Recent Developments
Recently, Boskalis completed the acquisition of Smit Lamnalco in October 2024 and reported strong half-year results for 2025 in August 2025 (source: boskalis.com). In January 2025, a new subsea rock installation vessel of 45,500 MT was announced, further enhancing the company's technological capabilities (source: boskalis.com). In July 2025, a consortium of Boskalis-Allseas was selected for a major offshore natural gas pipeline project in Taiwan (source: boskalis.com).
Careers
Boskalis offers a wide range of career opportunities and employs approximately 11,000 experts worldwide (source: boskalis.com). The company places a strong emphasis on training and development, offering a variety of courses and training programs for both entry-level and experienced professionals (source: boskalis.com). Job seekers can find opportunities on the company’s dedicated careers site (source: boskalis.com).
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Job Description
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.
Your qualities and experience
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.
- Fully conversant with legislative and regulatory requirements for marine assets.
- Relevant experience in the operation of DP2 and DP3 vessels including the FMEA process.
- Good command of English, written and spoken.
- Team player, problem solver, resilient, good communication skills and proactive in taking initiative.
We offer
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.
Extra information
- 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.
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About the role
September 3, 2026
September 3, 2026
Full time
On-site
Company
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Relevant experience in marine operations and engineering
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