Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Location: South of England (with willingness to travel across Europe)
Reports to: Directors

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to join our client's dynamic team, reporting directly to the two Directors. The ideal candidate will be capable of managing multiple new construction and refit projects, with a focus on shipyards. You will be working on both the technical and managerial aspects of projects, overseeing construction inspections, conducting surveys, and ensuring quality across all deliverables. This is an exciting role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable with both office work and hands-on site responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage multiple new construction and refit projects simultaneously.
• Conduct engineering systems drawing reviews and provide feedback.
• Lead construction inspections for both steel and alloy structures.
• Perform condition surveys and acceptance testing.
• Work within shipyards, liaising with contractors and shipbuilders professionally.
• Write and deliver clear, concise technical reports.
• Engage in AVIT systems where required.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and meeting quality standards.
• Organise and prioritise workload effectively, working independently when required.
• Travel across Europe as needed, with flexibility to attend last-minute meetings or site inspections.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in project management within the maritime, shipbuilding, or yachting sectors.
• Experience with new construction and refit projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering systems, steel/alloy construction inspections, and general maritime systems.
• Experience conducting surveys (condition, acceptance testing).
• Knowledge of AVIT systems is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in the shipyard environment, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Strong written communication skills for report writing.
• Self-motivated, well-organised, and capable of multi-tasking and prioritising.
• Willingness to travel throughout Europe, sometimes at short notice.
• Based in South of England for office collaboration with the team.
• Y1 yacht ticket or unlimited ticket (bonus), surveying qualifications highly preferred.

Desired Traits:

• A sense of humour and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment without taking yourself too seriously.
• Well-presented and professional, able to represent the company confidently in shipyards and at client meetings.
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to travel and be on-site at short notice, even on weekends if required.

This isn't your bulk standard Technical Manager role - its far more varied and much more interesting!!!