Senior Boat Builder

Who we are: SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.

What We Offer

• Private Healthcare with optional family cover
• Life Assurance (4 x salary)
• Critical Illness Cover
• Unlimited Paid Holiday 
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Pension contribution 
• Flexible Working
• A culture of diversity and innovative thinking
  
  

We are looking for an energetic Senior Boat Builder to integrate into a close-knit team ready to drive forward the development of world leading advanced maritime technology. The successful candidate will be driven by innovation and strive to deliver excellence in everything they do.

Responsibilities Will Include

Composite Fabrication

• Comprehensive Vessel Construction: Own the full build process from interpreting engineering drawings and preparing moulds to assembling hulls, decks, and other structural components.
• Advanced Composite Techniques: Apply detailed hand layup, vacuum bagging, resin infusion, and resin transfer methods to fabricate and repair high-quality composite parts.
• Structural Integration: Accurately align and install composite subassemblies—such as bulkheads, stringers, and other reinforcements—ensuring overall vessel integrity.
• Marine Systems & Fit-Out: Incorporate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems into composite structures, adhering to maritime standards and best practices.
• Precision Finishing: Perform finishing work, including fairing, sanding, and polishing, so each component and assembled section meets exacting aesthetic and performance specifications.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Conduct inspections throughout the build process, ensuring compliance with relevant marine regulations and internal quality standards.
• Collaboration & Timelines: Work closely with design, engineering, and production teams. Follow project plans diligently to achieve milestones and deliver a finished vessel on schedule.
  
  

Work Management

• Follow work instructions and project timelines diligently to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Utilise tablet-based work management systems to access work instructions, record progress, and complete documentation accurately.
• Provide line management and support to Composite Technicians, ensuring their work aligns with project requirements and timelines.
  
  

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with all team members in a collaborative environment to achieve project goals.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to coordinate tasks, share insights, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Report directly to the Lead Boat Builder, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives and team performance.
  
  

Adherence to Standards

• Maintain high standards of workmanship in all aspects of composite fabrication.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality control measures, and industry standards throughout the fabrication process.
  
  

Innovative Thinking

• Think innovatively to propose and implement improvements in fabrication techniques, processes, and tooling.
• Contribute ideas to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity in the workshop.
  
  

Pride In Who We Are And What We Do

• Take pride in the workshop environment and maintain high levels of cleanliness and organization.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to producing high-quality composite components that reflect positively on the team and the organization.
• This Senior Boat Builder role requires a dedicated individual who can work effectively under pressure, follow instructions meticulously, and communicate clearly within a close-knit team environment. The ability to innovate, maintain high standards of workmanship, and take pride in one's work and workplace are essential for achieving outstanding results in composite fabrication projects.
  
  

Essential

Qualifications and Experience:

• Able to work with a deep understanding of composite construction methods including infusion, RTM and a high proficiency in hand lay-up of small components and secondary bonding.
• Experience of component finishing and finish coatings.
• Must be proficient in the use of hand tools and confident to fit composite structures and components to a high standard.
• Able to work from drawings and work instructions, complete documentation when required.
• Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  
  

Desirable

• City & Guilds or HND qualification in Boat Building or Marine Engineering, or extended experience in composite yacht construction.
• Able to fault find and fix mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical systems.
• Able to use Auto-CAD, rhino and other 3D software.
  
  

Working Conditions

The role will primarily be based in the SubSea Craft office in Portsmouth, UK, with the requirement to travel to our Portland facility in Dorset during trials.

The position may involve work in a manufacturing environment and at sea during trials, which may present physical challenges and require adherence to safety protocols.

Note: Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum Existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with Security Check likely for specific projects.*

Values: Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: we are founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially-adept.

What We Expect From You

• Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration
• Initiative and independent working
• Honesty and integrity
• Business and commercial awareness
• Agility, adaptability and continuous development
  
  

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for an interview we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). However, if we think that your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions we may hold your details on our database and contact you in the future. Please let us know if you do not wish us to keep your details on file.

• Please note that DBS, Driving Licence and reference checks will be carried out and all offers of employment are subject to meeting our requirements.