Project Surveyor

Fraser Yachts Group; Viareggio; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FRASER yachts is seeking a meticulous Project Surveyor to support our New Build and Refit Project Management division in Viareggio, Italy. You will oversee construction and refit, inspecting quality, compliance, and workmanship at all stages.

The role requires strong documentation skills, a technical degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture, and the ability to work on-site with international travel.

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a marine surveyor, construction inspector, or quality control engineer in the superyacht or shipbuilding industry.
• Technical degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline preferred.
• Understanding of shipyard processes, classification requirements, and marine construction standards.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable working on-site and traveling internationally.
• Team player with strong communication skills and the ability to work under the direction of the Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular on-site inspections of new build and refit projects to verify construction quality, materials, and technical compliance.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Identify deviations or deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are taken promptly.
• Liaise with shipyard personnel, subcontractors, and classification society representatives on technical and quality matters.
• Document inspections and produce detailed technical reports for the Project Manager.
• Support quality assurance processes and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of construction.
• Monitor and verify progress in line with project milestones and technical expectations.
• Attend factory acceptance tests, sea trials, and commissioning activities as required.

Skills

Marine surveying

Construction inspection

Quality control

Technical reporting

Attention to detail

International travel

Team collaboration

Education

Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture degree

Job description

FRASER Yachts is a world-leading company in yacht chartering, brokerage, yacht marketing, yacht management and new builds. Our experience, track record and portfolio are unchallenged. We operate in an industry devoted to delivering the highest levels of luxury. We facilitate rare and extraordinary experiences, and we manage a broad portfolio of immensely valuable yachts, superyachts and megayachts. Fraser’s dedicated 200 member team are chosen for their enthusiasm, empowered by deep knowledge and inspired to think innovatively.

We are looking for a Project Surveyor to join our team in Viareggio, Italy.

Position Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Project Surveyor to support our New Build and Refit Project Management division. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Project Surveyor plays a key role in overseeing the construction and refit of superyachts, with a focus on inspecting and assessing build quality, compliance, and workmanship throughout all project stages.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct regular on-site inspections of new build and refit projects to verify construction quality, materials, and technical compliance.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Identify deviations or deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are taken promptly.
• Liaise with shipyard personnel, subcontractors, and classification society representatives on technical and quality matters.
• Document inspections and produce detailed technical reports for the Project Manager.
• Support quality assurance processes and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of construction.
• Monitor and verify progress in line with project milestones and technical expectations.
• Attend factory acceptance tests, sea trials, and commissioning activities as required.

Skills/Requirements

• Solid experience as a marine surveyor, construction inspector, or quality control engineer in the superyacht or shipbuilding industry.
• Technical degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline preferred.
• In-depth understanding of shipyard processes, classification requirements, and marine construction standards.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable working on-site and traveling internationally.
• Team player with strong communication skills and the ability to work under the direction of the Project Manager.