Refit And Repair Manager

Job Title: Boat Refit Manager

Location: Portland Marina

Salary: £45,000 - £52,000+ (DOE) plus performance-related bonuses

Sector: Leisure & Commercial Marine

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Formal marine or boat building 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.

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

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