We recognise the value in having people with a variety of backgrounds, experience and skills in our business. That means the role requirements here should be seen as a guide, not a checklist. If you have more, less or different experiences, but really relevant skills, we’d love to hear from you. 

We work flexibly and will help you to find a healthy balance of remote working and time in our fantastic Southampton office, collaborating, taking part in events and getting to know people that makes working with us so rewarding. We welcome the opportunity to discuss reduced hours and job share arrangements. 

The Role 

The role of the Director Refits & Strategic Projects is to plan, execute and deliver refits and specific strategic projects as part of the fleetwide Asset Management process for our Carnival UK ships. The successful candidate will be accountable for managing the rolling refit planning for current and future years across our P&O Cruises and Cunard fleet to meet compliance & business requirements. Key objectives will include: 

Identification and planning of key activities and project milestones for dry docks   Acting as the key point of contact for major specific strategic projects or emergency dry dockings  Liaising with stakeholders and suppliers to develop specifications which meet the overall requirements – within budget, fit for purpose, and in line with business requirements  Create and implement Executive summary reports for future strategic changes needed within the fleet  Detailed oversight of the operational dry dock budget, including any specific business-wide related capital landing  Identify and recommend costed resource requirements to support development and planning 

Our role categories range from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President) so you can clearly see internal development opportunities. This role is a CUK05 and is offered on a full time, permanent basis, with at least two days based in our Southampton office. 

About You 

Fresh ideas and different perspectives are what excite us most and help us to succeed. Alongside bringing these to the role, you’ll also need: 

A background in the maritime industry  Experience in working in a dry dock & maritime operational environment  An understanding of the structure and implications of Flag State, USCG, and IMO regulations 

Being part of our team has its advantages… 

We’re a holiday company so we know there’s more to life than work. Our comprehensive range of benefits are designed to help your personal and financial health and wellbeing. 

A friendly welcome with help settling in  Home and office-based hybrid working (minimum two office days)  Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers   Extensive learning and development opportunities   Annual bonus   Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme  Employee-led networks  Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes  Recognition scheme with prizes and awards  Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers  Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme  Company paid private medical and dental insurance and health assessment  In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP  Life Assurance  Parental and adoption leave  Employee Shares Plan   Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes  Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals  Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal 

 

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