The Client
Proteus is working with a highly respected yacht management company operating at the premium end of the European superyacht market. Supporting complex new build projects across leading shipyards, our client is known for its technical credibility, structured delivery approach, and exceptional team retention. Their project teams work closely with owners and shipyards to ensure yachts are delivered to the highest standards, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and long-term career development.
Job Overview
This is a client-side New Build Project Manager position responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of large-scale yacht construction projects from build phase through to handover.
Acting as the owner’s representative on-site, the role combines technical oversight, coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and high-level stakeholder engagement. You will typically manage multiple projects concurrently, supported by project engineering resource, while ensuring alignment between shipyard execution and owner expectations.
This position is ideally suited to a former yacht captain transitioning ashore, bringing operational insight into a structured project delivery environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent the owner’s interests throughout the build process, ensuring delivery aligns with agreed specifications and expectations.
- Oversee day-to-day progress at the shipyard, maintaining visibility across all construction phases.
- Coordinate closely with naval architects, designers, engineers, and shipyard teams to ensure seamless integration of all technical disciplines.
- Review technical documentation, drawings, and change requests to ensure accuracy and feasibility.
- Monitor project timelines and key milestones, escalating risks or delays where required.
- Lead regular progress meetings and provide clear, structured reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Support commissioning, testing, and sea trials, ensuring systems perform in line with design intent.
- Manage defect identification and resolution through to final delivery.
- Collaborate with internal senior management on broader commercial and contractual considerations.
- Ensure compliance with class, flag, and regulatory requirements throughout the build lifecycle.
Candidate Profile
- Master 3000 qualification (or equivalent senior command experience).
- Previous experience as a yacht captain on large yachts (40m+).
- Strong understanding of yacht systems, construction processes, and shipyard environments.
- Proven exposure to new build and/or major refit projects.
- Excellent organisational and coordination skills across multiple workstreams.
- Confident communicator, capable of representing owners in a professional environment.
- Willingness to travel regularly to European shipyards (primarily Italy).
- Right to work within Europe.
Nice to have:
- Previous shore-based project management experience.
- Formal project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP).
- Technical background in marine engineering or naval architecture.
- Experience working directly with European shipyards on new builds.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive monthly rate above typical market levels (€8,000–€10,000 depending on experience).
- Long-term project continuity with structured pipeline of new builds.
- Accommodation provided near the shipyard during project phases.
- Travel expenses covered (including flights or vehicle support).
- Opportunity to transition into a stable, shore-based career with a highly regarded employer.
- Collaborative, well-supported environment with dedicated engineering resource.
If you would like to become part of the team, email your CV to: sam@proteusprofessionals.com
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Alternatively, call Sam on +34 684725274
