Mechanical Manager - Shiprepair

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Manager with a background in ship repair to lead and oversee vessel maintenance, refit, and repair activities. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

• Lead delivery of ship repair, maintenance, and refit projects
• Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams (mechanical, production, subcontractors)
• Oversee mechanical scope including inspection, repair, installation, and testing of marine systems
• Act as primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and regulatory standards
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resource planning
• Monitor progress, mitigate risks, and resolve delivery issues
• Support tendering, estimating, and planning for new work
• Drive continuous improvement across ship repair operations

• Minimum 5 years' experience within ship repair, dry dock operations, or vessel maintenance
• Strong mechanical background within marine or heavy engineering environments
• Proven experience managing complex maintenance or refit projects
• Solid understanding of marine mechanical systems and repair methods
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations
• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills

• Experience in naval, commercial marine, or defence sectors
• Knowledge of marine regulations and class requirements
• Relevant engineering qualification (mechanical or marine)

Location - Southampton
Salary - £60,000

If you are an experienced Mechanical Manager looking to advance your career and contribute to exciting projects within the marine sector, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dynamic team in Southampton.