Dry Dock Interiors Manager - Ship Refurbishment & Tech

Disney Cruise Line; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Park entry for family

Disney discounts

Parental leave

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Magical Cruise Company Limited is seeking a Dry Dock Interiors Technical Manager to lead interior refurbishments and safety projects during cruise ship dry docks. The role sits on the Management Team and covers stateroom systems, HVAC, laundry and hotel areas, with regular travel to shipyards and US/UK offices.

Based in London at our Hammersmith office, it is a hybrid role requiring four days in the office and one optional work-from-home day, with occasional international travel to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in dry dock management or shipboard hotel engineering.
• Strong project management and budgeting skills.
• Vendor bid evaluation and contract negotiation experience.
• Excellent communication in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute interior refurbishment and safety projects during cruise ship dry docks.
• Develop scopes of work, specifications, and documentation for contractors and vendors.
• Manage tender processes, evaluate supplier proposals, and support vendor selection.
• Coordinate with shipyards, Disney teams, regulators, and onboard leadership to deliver projects.
• Ensure compliance with Disney quality and safety standards and manage budgets, timelines and resources.

Skills

Dry dock management

Shipboard hotel engineering

Project management

Vendor bid evaluation

Interpersonal & negotiation

IT tools (MS Office)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Magical Cruise Company Limited is seeking a Dry Dock Interiors Technical Manager to lead interior refurbishments and safety projects during cruise ship dry docks. The role sits on the Management Team and covers stateroom systems, HVAC, laundry and hotel areas, with regular travel to shipyards and US/UK offices.

Based in London at our Hammersmith office, it is a hybrid role requiring four days in the office and one optional work-from-home day, with occasional international travel to support