The Client
This shipyard is a leading player in the superyacht refit sector. It also specialises in decking work and operates within a high-end, luxury market. The company is balancing traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced ship builder with specialty in Metal Work construction to take the lead on the Metal Work refit scope on project North Sea.
On this project we are considering re-building parts of the decks and hull, rebuilding some of the vessel’s frames (structure) and building a stern platform extension, with a challenging target in time.
What we are really looking to do it to create a Metal Work Elite Team to take on this challenge of achieving the metalwork and extension in the minimum possible time, and keeping the client satisfied.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Metal Work and Extension Scope, and more, guiding the internal project managers teams already assigned to the project.
- Coordinate the metal work scope between the technical office, the internal teams, the subcontractor, and the client (Class interface being managed by the client).
- Follow up the works closely, on the ground, assessing the good achievement of the work and finding solutions and way forward where needed.
- Liaise with the Owner’s team, suppliers (eg, platform wings), and engineering partners to ensure accurate integration of systems, and respect of the state-of-the-art rules (make sure to obtain Class agreements).
- Verify that engineering drawings, technical documents, and subcontractor deliverables are reviewed and consolidated, highlighting discrepancies and driving resolution.
- Manage interfaces between metal work and adjacent disciplines (interior, systems, aluminum deckhouse structures).
- Monitor the progress of detailed engineering and production, ensuring alignment with project milestones and budget.
- Provide technical guidance during the work, assess, and ensure the top-level quality.
- Keep a flowless team spirit and good vibe attitude through the project.
Candidate Profile
- Proven extensive experience in the management of metal works.
- Very creative to solve problems on the ground, thinking outside the box to make things happen in the minimum possible time frame.
- Capable of ensuring the quality.
- Strong technical knowledge of structural engineering.
- Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and 3D models.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to align multiple stakeholders.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven, with a strong sense of ownership.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); French is a plus.
- Keep super positive and diffuse a good mood.
- Availability to be based in La Ciotat for the duration of the project.
- The right to work in the EU.
Salary and benefits
Competitive salary.
Join a dynamic and prestigious shipyard that delivers world-class results for the superyacht industry.
Apply today! Please send your CV to: sam@proteus professionals.com
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