Mechanical Manager - Shiprepair

Up to 60000 per annum

Southampton, England

Permanent

Mechanical Manager
- Ship Repair 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.

Key Responsibilities 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

Essential Requirements 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

Desirable

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.