Senior Dry Dock Interiors Project Manager

Disney Cruise Line; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental

Free Park Entry for family and friends

Disney discounts on products and parks

Parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line in London is seeking a Dry Dock Interiors Technical Manager to lead interior refurbishment and safety projects during cruise ship dry docks. Based in Hammersmith, you will manage scope, budgets, and coordination with shipyards, contractors, and Disney teams.

This is a senior role requiring engineering or marine discipline, strong vendor negotiation, and international travel. The position offers a hybrid work setup with one day working from home and regular collaboration with

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in dry dock management or shipboard hotel/ship services engineering, focusing on interior systems and refurbishment.
• Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder technical projects including planning, budget, and schedule management.
• Ability to evaluate and negotiate vendor bids and manage project finances for high-value dry dock projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency with IT tools and Microsoft Office to support planning, reporting and documentation.
• Flexibility to travel and work between US and UK offices, including occasional ship visits.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering, interior design, marine technology, or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute interior refurbishment and safety projects during dry docks.
• Develop scopes of work, specs, and documentation for contractors and vendors.
• Manage tender processes, evaluate proposals, and support contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with shipyards, Disney teams, regulators, and onboard leadership.
• Ensure safety and Disney quality standards across interior systems.
• Provide technical guidance on materials, compliance, and best practices.
• Research new ideas, products, and regulatory changes to future-proof Marine & Technical Safety work.
• Manage budgets, labour, materials, and timelines to meet approved parameters.
• Oversee contractors and vendors through the project lifecycle and track vendor performance.

Skills

Dry-dock management

Project management

Vendor bid evaluation

Communication

IT tools & MS Office

Travel flexibility

Engineering degree

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering, interior design, marine technology, or related technical discipline

Job description

Disney Cruise Line in London is seeking a Dry Dock Interiors Technical Manager to lead interior refurbishment and safety projects during cruise ship dry docks. Based in Hammersmith, you will manage scope, budgets, and coordination with shipyards, contractors, and Disney teams.

This is a senior role requiring engineering or marine discipline, strong vendor negotiation, and international travel. The position offers a hybrid work setup with one day working from home and regular collaboration with