A leading marine client is hiring an experienced Boat Building Foreman / Supervisor to lead production on the build of commercial vessels.
You will run hull, machinery, piping and trials work on the shop floor and slipway, from lofting to delivery.
Key responsibilities:
1. Understand ship drawings and production drawings
2. Supervise hull construction, including lofting as required
3. Lead a team and supervise the propulsion package and machinery installation and alignment
4. Guide a piping team for installation in line with production isometrics
5. Conduct basin trials for all machinery and systems (OEM will be available for the main engine and generators)
This role suits shipyard foremen, production supervisors, outfitting supervisors and senior tradespeople (fitters, welders, pipefitters) who have moved into leading crews and have worked on both hull and outfitting.
Requirements
HND/ND or degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Shipbuilding (or a trade certificate backed by strong yard experience)
Basic HSE training (NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent)
Hands-on experience on steel or aluminium vessels such as tugs, crew boats, patrol boats or workboats
Experience on both hull construction and outfitting (machinery and piping)
Added advantage:
Experience with hull modelling or lofting software (AutoCAD, Rhino, Maxsurf, AutoShip or similar)
Shaft alignment experience (laser or optical)
Class survey exposure (ABS, BV, DNV, LR or similar) and inspection test plans