Accommodation Refurbishment Lead (m/f/d)

Are you ready to set sail on a new career adventure? Stena Line is looking for a dynamic and experienced Accommodation Refurbishment Lead (m/f/d) to join our team! If you have a passion for maritime excellence and a knack for project management, this is the perfect role for you.

As the Accommodation Refurbishment Lead, you will be the main point of contact for our commercial organisations, colleagues within Fleet Operations and external suppliers regarding the updating of our vessel interiors and passenger areas. You will lead the assigned accommodation team for planned refurbishment projects while providing leading support for all accommodation work during normal operations and dry dockings.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Implementation: Oversee maintenance, repair, and conversion projects for hotel equipment on the Stena Line fleet during guest operations and dry dockings.
• Purchasing & Negotiations: Conduct project-related purchasing and negotiations with suppliers, coordinating closely with Group Procurement for spare parts and consumables.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure planning approval with class and other applicable authorities in collaboration with Fleet Operation
• Quality Assurance: Perform routine vessel visits and inspections to maintain high-quality standards.
• Market Analysis: Collaborate with Procurement to select suppliers, service providers, and materials through active market analysis.
• CAPEX Projects: Execute projects related to CAPEX, including budget planning and follow-up for loose furniture, catering and culinary equipment, laundry equipment, and hotel areas.
• Team Management: Plan, manage, and supervise the Accommodation Riding Team according to specific work schedules, replacing external contractors as needed.

What you will experience:
The Accommodation Refurbishment Lead (m/f/d) is a newly formed role within Stena Line Fleet Operations and you will be important in shaping how we work with projects in our accommodations and guest areas in the future.

At Stena Line we offer you a variety of benefits depending on your location, consisting of travel discounts, health allowance, shopping voucher, mobility benefits, and much more.

We believe a hybrid solution between the office and working remotely will create the best environment for us to be creative, productive and find a work-life balance creating magic today and tomorrow. 

Who you are:
At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. Regardless of your role, welcoming, caring and reliable guides you in your everyday work and the challenges you face. We believe you are a positive, adaptable problem-solver with a natural ability to inspire and bring people together.

Qualifications:

• Completed studies in the fields of Naval/Civil engineering, Naval/Civil architecture, Interior Design or comparable
• At least 3 years’ experience in Cruise/Ferry sector or equivalent preferably within accommodation refurbishment
• Experience in managing technical projects in a maritime environment
• Knowledge of international maritime regulations (e.g. SOLAS) and understanding of Technical Drawings
• Confident handling of common MS Office
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Strong organization, delegation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team

Interested? 
This is a full-time, permanent position, reporting to our Group Head of Fleet Support. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than May 30, 2025. We are having an ongoing selection, so do not wait with your application. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Hans Corneliusson, Group Head of Fleet Support at [email protected], or about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Dominique Hamann, People Manager Germany, at [email protected].

Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment. 

About Stena Line
As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 6,100 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company. 

Stena Line exists to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family, friends and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favourite places.

We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.