HVAC & Refrigeration Superintendent

Carnival UK is a leading name in the UK cruising sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests across all our brands. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation within the Maritime Team here at Carnival UK, we are looking for an HVAC & Refrigeration Superintendent to bring fresh insights and expertise to our department. The role provides the subject matter expertise to the HVAC energy saving projects.

The Role

Working within the Maritime Team here at Carnival UK, this is a key role within HVAC energy saving projects with the aim to reduce our fleet’s service power. The role will provide specialist support covering but not limited to: Air Conditioning systems and chillers, ventilation systems, refrigeration plant & equipment, and energy efficiency improvements relating to HVAC.

Furthermore this role provides support to the CUK Fleet in the areas of Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration.

The successful person will be:

• Responsible for the material state of ships equipment and systems in the area of specialisation (or project responsibility). Assets including but not limited to: Air Conditioning plant & chillers, Refrigeration systems, cold rooms, system insulation, energy efficiency technologies relating to HVAC.
• Manage and deliver major equipment projects and initiatives as assigned, ensuring comprehensive completion and formal handover to ship managers and ship crew. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks and issues, and devise contingency plans as appropriate.
• Management of associated opex budgets; forecasting and variance analysis.
• Attend fleet as required to ensure project delivery.

About You

Our ideal candidates are those who possess not only the technical skills required for the maritime team, but also a passion for the industry and a keen eye for detail. Your professional certifications will be the foundation of your role within our team.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Degree or equivalent higher education qualification in a suitable technical discipline
• Project management experience, including management and operation of a wide and diverse range of marine maintenance aspect
• In-depth knowledge of SOLAS, Class Rules & applicable Statutory Legislation.
• Preferably experience with HVAC systems within the cruise industry or maritime industry.

Personal Qualities

• Proactive, with the ability to self motivate and work on own initiative to complete all tasks.
• Customer focused and flexible to demanding operational needs
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals at all levels within the organisation
• Strong leadership skills – comfortable to lead teams of ship and shore staff, as well as contractors. Working effectively with multiple teams with the shore organisation.

Why Join us?

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK07 and is offered on a full time, permanent position, with hybrid working in our Southampton Office (including up to two days from home).

We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your work makes a real impact. Beyond competitive salaries and benefits, here’s what we offer:

Being part of our team has its advantages…

We’re a holiday company so we know there’s more to life than work. Our comprehensive range of benefits are designed to help your personal and financial health and wellbeing.

• Annual bonus
• Car allowance
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Employee-led networks
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• Company paid private medical and dental insurance 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.

Please note: Being able to create unforgettable holiday happiness is a brilliant opportunity so we often receive high volumes of applications for our roles. In these cases we may close our job adverts early and aren’t able to consider applications once this happens.