Ship Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project schedules for luxury yacht new build projects.
• Prepare detailed work programmes covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, outfitting, commissioning, and final delivery phases.
• Coordinate planning activities with project teams to ensure work packages are properly sequenced and aligned with project priorities.
• Monitor project performance against approved schedules and identify any deviations that could impact delivery milestones.
• Perform schedule analysis to identify critical path activities, resource constraints, and potential project risks.
• Recommend recovery strategies and revised work plans to minimise delays and maintain project targets.
• Liaise with production, engineering, procurement, logistics, and subcontractors to ensure manpower, materials, and equipment are available as planned.
• Generate regular planning reports, progress updates, look-ahead schedules, and project dashboards for management review.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and provide scheduling insights to support project execution and decision-making.
• Ensure planning records, project schedules, and supporting documentation remain accurate and up to date throughout the project.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance planning processes, reporting methods, and project controls.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or project controls within the marine, shipbuilding, offshore, or heavy engineering industries.
• Experience supporting vessel construction, refit, repair, conversion, or other complex engineering projects is preferred.
• Proficient in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar planning applications.
• Sound knowledge of project scheduling techniques, construction sequencing, resource planning, and production workflows.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret project data, identify scheduling risks, and recommend practical solutions.

About Intermarine UK

We specialise in connecting skilled professionals with projects that are integral to shaping the future. For over two decades, we have been dedicated to supporting strategically vital industries that face increasing skills shortages, assisting individuals in building fulfilling careers across marine, defence, nuclear, offshore energy, and heavy industry. What started as a specialist workforce provider for the defence and marine sectors has evolved into a group of businesses that support the entire lifecycle of complex programmes, all the while remaining committed to creating opportunities for individuals and delivering value to our clients.

We believe that successful careers are founded on strong relationships, open communication, and meaningful work. This is why we adopt a people-first approach to recruitment, taking the time to understand your skills, aspirations, and objectives. By operating with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to quality, we connect talented individuals with opportunities that allow them to make a genuine impact while fostering long-term careers in some of the world's most significant industries.