Cruise Ship Luxury Hotel Interiors Lead

Wilhelmsen group; Bærum; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive benefits including pension

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) seeks a Hotel Superintendent to oversee interior quality across our managed cruise vessels. Based in Lysaker, Norway, the role blends design leadership with asset management and guest-space excellence.

Report to the Hotel Technical Manager, work with Vessel Managers and Drydock Team, and travel 60–80 days yearly to support refurbishments and upgrades, ensuring class and flag compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cruise ship interior maintenance or luxury hotel facility management.
• Strong design eye with asset-management capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce hotel interior standards across vessels and conduct routine inspections.
• Develop renewal strategy for equipment and furniture.
• Guide planned and unplanned interior repairs ensuring minimal guest impact.
• Collaborate with global procurement to manage suppliers, contracts, costs and performance.
• Lead in-service and drydock refurbishment projects with scope, budget and timelines.

Skills

Cruise ship interior maintenance

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in interior design / naval architecture / maritime engineering / facility management

Job description

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) seeks a Hotel Superintendent to oversee interior quality across our managed cruise vessels. Based in Lysaker, Norway, the role blends design leadership with asset management and guest-space excellence.

Report to the Hotel Technical Manager, work with Vessel Managers and Drydock Team, and travel 60–80 days yearly to support refurbishments and upgrades, ensuring class and flag compliance.