Commissioning Trials Manager

Job Posted: 11 August 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Competitive
• Industries: Engineering Marine

This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a bright and enthusiastic individual to join our thriving and fast-growing shipbuilding company. As Commissioning Trials Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the commissioning of ships.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting tests required by the classification society and/or supervisory body, as well as those necessary to obtain a provisional navigation permit from maritime authorities. You will ensure that the results of dockside and sea trials meet contractual and functional requirements set out in the contract.

Additionally, you will organise and participate in the vessel’s contractual acceptance tests alongside the customer and/or their representative, following the criteria and definitions outlined in the technical specification and contract.

All responsibilities will be performed in alignment with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), with a particular focus on the PR3 process, "Managing Projects."