Supervisor Interior

Vard Interiors AS; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Insurance package

Subsidized lunch in the office canteen

Gym membership

Job summary

VARD Interiors AS seeks a Supervisor Interior to lead interior installation activities on our projects. You will supervise installation companies, ensure compliance with HSE, drawings, schedules and quality, and monitor daily progress throughout installation.

You will coordinate with the Production Coordinator Interior and Department Manager Interior to plan, prioritize, and interface with other disciplines, resolving challenges and ensuring safe, efficient completion per project requirements.

Qualifications

• Vocational education or equivalent technical background.
• Experience within interior installation, shipbuilding, construction, or similar industries.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of HSE requirements and safe working practices.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and prioritize installation work for subcontractors.
• Perform pre-checks of work areas and identify potential conflicts with other systems.
• Coordinate installation activities with Hull, Paint, Electrical, Piping, and HVAC.
• Provide work direction and guidance to installation companies.
• Ensure work meets quality requirements and planned schedules.
• Participate in inspections with Class and/or Owners and close remarks.
• Support budgeting and scheduling activities with the Department Manager Interior and Production Coordinators Interior.
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements.
• Verify availability of materials, equipment, drawings, and work areas before start.
• Manage contractor activities to maximize efficiency and minimize rework.
• Monitor installer performance and provide improvement guidance.
• Report installation progress and deviations weekly.
• Handle extra contractual activities with required documentation.
• Handle correction and closure of remarks and non-conformities.
• Perform final inspections and handover of completed areas.

Skills

Interior installation

Shipbuilding

Planning & coordination

English communication

Education

Vocational education or technical background

Job description

As a Supervisor Interior, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating interior installation activities onboard our projects. The role involves supervising installation companies, ensuring compliance with HSE requirements, drawings, specifications, schedules, and quality standards, and monitoring daily progress throughout the installation process. You will work closely with the Production Coordinator Interior and Department Manager Interior to plan and prioritize activities, coordinate interfaces with other disciplines, resolve installation challenges, and ensure that work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements. The position also includes quality control, progress reporting, inspections, and final handover of completed interior areas.

Duties and responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and prioritize work for installation companies.
• Perform pre-checks of assigned work areas and identify potential conflicts with other systems.
• Coordinate installation activities with other departments such as Hull, Paint, Electrical, Piping, and HVAC.
• Provide work direction and guidance to installation companies.
• Ensure work is completed according to quality requirements and planned schedules.
• Participate in inspections with Class and/or Owners and ensure remarks are closed.
• Support the Department Manager Interior and Production Coordinators Interior with budgeting and scheduling activities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements.
• Verify availability of materials, equipment, drawings, and work areas before installation starts.
• Manage contractor activities to maximize installation efficiency and minimize rework.
• Monitor installer performance and provide guidance for improvement.
• Develop and maintain lists of critical points and roadblocks for assigned areas.
• Report installation progress and deviations on a weekly basis.
• Report extra contractual activities and provide the required supporting documentation.
• Manage the correction and closure of remarks and non-conformities.
• Perform final inspections and handover of completed areas.

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.

This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Qualifications

• Vocational education or equivalent technical background.
• Experience within interior installation, shipbuilding, construction, or similar industries.
• Knowledge of interior installation methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of HSE requirements and safe working practices.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.Good planning, coordination, and reporting skills.

Personal qualities

• Structured and organized.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
• Able to make sound decisions and solve problems independently.
• Quality-focused and detail-oriented.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Able to work effectively in a dynamic project environment.
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.

Our Commitment to you

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen
• Subsidized membership at the gym
• Occupational health service
• Free mobile phone usage
• Free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us!

Contacts

Vegard Nykrem,Vice President Installation,[phone]

Location

Postvegen 2 6018Ålesund

Key information:

Employer: Vard Interiors AS

Reference number: 5194080298

Percentage of full-time: 100%

Regular

Application deadline: 30/11/2026

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Om bedriften

Vard Interiors ASis a specializedcompany for interior, insulation, piping, and HVAC-R installation in Vard Group AS.Our company is present in VARD shipyards in Norway, Romania, and Vietnam. Wehave also establisheda subsidiary in Romania.