Project Engineer

Archipelago Yachts; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury yacht manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Project Engineer to oversee and coordinate all aspects of project delivery. The role involves managing project timelines, ensuring technical specifications, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong people skills, an engineering or naval architecture background, and proficiency in tools like Solidworks and AutoCAD. This position offers hands-on involvement in a dynamic environment focused on innovative yacht production.

Qualifications

• Strong people skills to liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and execute complex projects.
• Background in engineering or naval architecture preferred.
• Proficiency in standard workplace toolsets like Excel.
• Knowledge of Solidworks, Rhino, or AutoCAD necessary.
• Problem-solving ability with attention to detail.
• Marine experience in yacht-building or hands-on sailing valuable.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of project delivery.
• Develop and manage project timelines effectively.
• Ensure technical specifications are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with teams and maintain communication with stakeholders.
• Ensure quality and technical standards are upheld.

Skills

Strong people skills

Strong organisational skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Experience with engineering drawings

Education

Relevant degree in Engineering or Naval Architecture

Tools

Solidworks

Rhino

AutoCAD

Job description

Archipelago Expedition Yachts specialises in crafting innovative, high-performance blue-water catamarans that combine exceptional engineering with bespoke luxury. Our yachts are designed for adventures, from crossing oceans and exploring remote locales to enjoying leisurely days on the water with loved ones. Headquartered on the South Coast of England, our yachts are the result of a collaboration between a skilled team of British naval architects and a build-team on the Isle of Wight, renowned as the home of world yachting. Archipelago is growing, fast, and there is an opportunity to be part of this exciting growth story.

Role Description

This full-time role as a Project Engineer will be mainly based between our site on the Isle of Wight, and home-based. The Project Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of delivery, including project planning, engineering, and execution. Day-to-day tasks will involve developing and managing project timelines, ensuring technical specifications are met, collaborating with teams, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires hands‑on involvement in ensuring quality and technical standards are upheld. Archipelago Yachts is a dynamic environment and an ability to adapt your skills and experience to the required day-to-day is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong people skills, with a natural ability to liaise effectively with clients, builders, naval architects, and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills including planning and execution of complex projects. Specific project management qualifications are not necessary.
• A background in either engineering, or naval architecture would be preferable ensuring a good understanding of how engineering projects come together.
• Proficiency in standard workplace toolsets such as Office (especially Excel) is essential.
• A knowledge / understanding of how to use Solidworks / Rhino / AutoCAD is necessary, preferably with demonstrable experience of working with engineering drawings etc.
• Problem‑solving ability and excellent attention to detail.
• Marine experience either in the marine or yacht‑building industry, or hands‑on experience sailing / boating / crewing would also be valuable.
• Relevant degree (such as Engineering / Naval Architecture) or equivalent hands‑on experience.