Job Title: Boat Refit Manager
Location: Portland Marina
Salary: £45,000 - £52,000+ (DOE) plus performance-related bonuses
Sector: Leisure & Commercial Marine

Overview:
We are recruiting an experienced Boat Refit Manager for a busy marine operation at Portland Marina. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing refit and repair projects on vessels up to 24m, while leading a skilled technical team. The successful candidate will combine technical knowledge with strong commercial and project management skills, ensuring high-quality delivery and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee refit and repair projects from quotation through to completion.
  
  
• Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary technical teams, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
  
  
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates and managing expectations.
  
  
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and survey reports accurately.
  
  
• Ensure projects are delivered on budget and schedule, with commercial awareness of profitability.
  
  
• Maintain high professional standards and enforce quality control throughout the yard.
  
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, systems, and team performance.
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 7–10 years’ experience in the leisure or commercial marine sector.
  
  
• Proven management experience leading technical teams.
  
  
• Experience managing repair/refit projects on vessels up to 24m LOA.
  
  
• Strong customer communication and project oversight skills.
  
  
• Good commercial awareness: costing, budgeting, and profitability.
  
  
• Knowledge of marine paint systems, GRP repairs, Coppercoat, and onboard systems.
  
  
• Competent in interpreting technical drawings and survey reports.
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and job-tracking systems.
  
  

Essential Attributes:

• High professional standards and commitment to quality.
  
  
• Strong written and verbal communication.
  
  
• Organised, process-driven, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
  
• Calm under pressure with strong decision-making ability.
  
  
• Leadership mindset with the ability to motivate and direct teams.
  
  
• Logical problem solver with a flexible approach to working hours.
  
  
• Works well within a high-performing team.
  
  

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Formal marine or boatbuilding qualifications.
  
  
• Experience managing a boatyard or marine service department.
  
  
• Knowledge of electrical systems and marine electronics.
  
  
• Experience with lifting/boat handling operations.
  
  
• Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH, RAMS familiarity).
  
  
• Specialist coatings knowledge, including Coppercoat processes.
  
  
• Project management training or qualifications (Prince2/APM).
  
  
• Practical boating experience or relevant marine hobbies.
  
  

Desirable Attributes:

• Enthusiastic about boating and the wider marine industry.
  
  
• Interested in continuous personal and professional development within the sector.
  
  

Application:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced marine professional looking to lead a busy refit operation in a supportive and ambitious environment.

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