Global Technical Leader – Luxury Yacht Construction

Silver Yachts Australia Pty Ltd; Cockburn; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Yachts Australia Pty Ltd seeks a Lead Technical Manager to oversee technical operations and resources across yacht construction projects in Australia and China. You will coordinate design deliverables, supervise technical teams and ensure alignment with production schedules, budgets and construction requirements.

This senior role requires a naval architecture background with extensive experience in yacht/construction management, aluminium vessel knowledge, and the ability to liaise with

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in shipyard technical management.
• At least 10 years' experience in high-quality yacht and commercial vessel construction.
• Strong technical management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating design and construction deliverables.
• Excellent communication in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Experience across international shipbuilding or yacht construction operations.

Responsibilities

• Managing technical personnel, resources and team development.
• Overseeing technical drawings, procedures, standards and documentation.
• Reviewing and coordinating design documentation requirements to support project schedules and production deadlines.
• Managing technical workflows, processes, innovation and operational efficiency.
• Controlling technical and design hours within project budgets.
• Coordinating subcontracted design services and managing external design resources.
• Supporting Project Managers and Quality Control teams in liaising with classification societies, flag authorities and marine departments to resolve technical issues.
• Ensuring technical resources and deliverables align with project priorities, construction requirements and production schedules.
• Managing technical responsibilities and assignments as directed by the COO.

Skills

Shipyard technical management

Leadership

English communication

Naval architecture background

Aluminium vessel construction

Supplier relationships

Education

Naval architecture background

Job description

Silver Yachts Australia Pty Ltd seeks a Lead Technical Manager to oversee technical operations and resources across yacht construction projects in Australia and China. You will coordinate design deliverables, supervise technical teams and ensure alignment with production schedules, budgets and construction requirements.

This senior role requires a naval architecture background with extensive experience in yacht/construction management, aluminium vessel knowledge, and the ability to liaise with