Project and Build Manager – Gujan-Mestras, France

Todd Hayes Ltd; Gujan-Mestras; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Todd Hayes Ltd seeks a Project and Build Manager in Gujan-Mestras, France. You will lead end-to-end yacht project planning, from design through manufacture and delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

The role requires strong financial oversight and contract management within a prestigious build partner network. The ideal candidate has experience in marine or large-yacht construction, fluency in French and English, and a degree with PM qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex, high-value projects from design to delivery.
• Financial management skills: budgeting, forecasting, cost control, contracts.
• Experience with outsourced manufacturers, shipyards, suppliers or partners.
• Knowledge of project planning, risk management, change control and reporting.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management; able to influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project planning, delivery and governance.
• Manage schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks, issues and change control.
• Oversee commercial and contract matters, including quotations and invoices.
• Coordinate Design, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance and other teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Maritime / yacht construction

French-English communication

Risk management

Education

Degree-level education

Project management qualification

Job description

Project and Build Manager – Gujan-Mestras, France

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience managing complex, high-value projects from design and development through manufacture and delivery.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and contract management.
• Experience working with outsourced manufacturers, shipyards, suppliers or strategic partners.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, risk management, change control and project reporting.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• Experience in the marine industry or large-yacht construction is highly desirable.
• Degree-level education or equivalent; a recognised project management qualification would be advantageous.
• Fluency in both written and spoken French and English is essential.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project planning, delivery, reporting and governance in line with the clients Project Management Office framework.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks, issues and change control, ensuring timely decisions and escalation.
• Oversee commercial and contract matters, including supplier quotations, invoices, variations and cost control.
• Coordinate Design, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance and other teams with the build partner and external suppliers.
• Support design‑for‑manufacture, industrialisation and production readiness to ensure successful yacht build and delivery.
• Monitor build progress, quality, commissioning and compliance against agreed specifications and brand standards.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships while maintaining accountability and protecting their commercial interests.

About the role:

You will manage projects from design and industrialisation through manufacture, commissioning and final delivery, ensuring they meet agreed budgets, schedules, specifications and quality standards. Acting as their principal day-to-day contact with the build partner, you will coordinate teams across our UK business and external suppliers, maintaining strong project controls, commercial oversight and effective communication throughout.This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive project leader who can combine technical understanding with commercial awareness, build strong relationships and ensure their prestigious yachts are delivered to the exceptional standards expected of the brand.

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.