# Mechanical Engineer

> Quast Ltd · Stoke Gifford, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-06-26

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

Rate: Up to £550/day

IR35 status: Inside IR35

Location:     Hybrid, at least 1 day per week in office (Office Address - Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH)

Closing date:     3rd July 2026 at 10:00

Contract dates: 01/07/2026 to 30/09/2026

### Overview

Our customer, a large defence organisation, is seeking a Hydrographic & Patrol Technical Superintendent, leading the technical management of a polar-capable icebreaker and Offshore Patrol Vessels operating globally, ensuring they remain safe, compliant and mission-ready.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Provide end-to-end technical oversight for an Icebreaker and OPVs deployed overseas.
-   Lead maintenance periods including JEMP/Docking, CIDR and Regeneration.
-   Resolve technical issues, conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
-   Oversee PMS, dry dockings, repairs and contractor activity worldwide.
-   Champion safety, assurance and compliance with MOD and Class requirements.
-   Build relationships with shipyards, OEMs, Class and host nation support providers.
-   Mentor engineering teams and support ship’s staff during high-tempo deployments.
-   Manage budgets, in-service support contracts and technical work packages. 

### Essential Skills

-   Experience as a Technical Superintendent or senior shore based engineering professional.
-   Background with OPVs, survey vessels, ice class ships or similar complex platforms.
-   Strong maintenance planning, dry dock and engineering governance skills.
-   Ability to provide technical support in remote or austere environments.
-   Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
-   Engineering degree (Marine, Naval Architecture or Mechanical) plus CEng/IEng (or working towards).

### Desirable Skills

-   Icebreaker/Polar Code experience
-   Hydrographic or mission system knowledge
-   Royal Navy or defence sector background

### Additional Information

-   Hybrid working with attendance at Abbey Wood at least one day per week
-   SC clearance required

## Apply

[Apply at Quast Ltd](https://apply.workable.com/quast/j/237E797A02/apply)

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