Project Assistant - Commercial Marine Refits

Job Description Project Assistant You will be providing important project administration and support to Berthons busy boat production and refit project office.The department is responsible for managing production, refits, and in service support of boats for Berthons wide range of commercial customers, and we require the support of an experienced assistant to aid the administration and coordination of the day-to-day activities of the office, and its multiple projects.This is a full-time role at Berthons Lymington shipyard (not hybrid or WFH).Roles and Responsibilities:Working as part of a team, providing effective organisational, scheduling, costing, clerical and administrative support to the project managers, helping to ensure the successful and efficient delivery of a wide range of projects.Typical duties of this role include;Establishing and maintaining filing systems and project documentationReviewing project progress, maintaining records and producing progress reports.Support PM with preparation of project estimates and documentationPreparation of stage payments and invoices, and submission for payment Arranging meetings, organising the facilities, refreshments and support resources, recording minutes and following up action points.Dealing with telephone and email enquiries.Word processing and composing correspondence.Assisting with project tender process.Sourcing and placing purchase orders for components and services with suppliers and sub-contractors.Administration of the companys security operating procedures, including visitor and staff registration, and control of protected information and material.Additional adhoc duties may arise for the effective and efficient running of projects, depending on client and contract requirements.To the right candidate, this role would give opportunity for progression in the project management environment.Skills & Abilities:EssentialEffective verbal and written communicator.Comfortable in a busy but dynamic team environmentHigh levels of computer literacy.Good attention to detail and accuracy.Flexibility and ability to identify support requirements.Able to use own initiative and work unsupervised.DesirableKnowing the bow from the stern - Knowledge of marine terminology.Previous experience in a similar technically focussed project teamThis role would be ideally suited someone with excellent administrative/project support skillset, who also has an interest in sailing or boats, or someone who has future aspirations in marine refit project management.In return Berthon offer;Competitive salary + annual notional dividend based on company profitability.33 days holiday (25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays).Flexible working.Collaborative 'supportive working environment.Opportunity to support diverse marine projects in the defence and commercial sectors.Berthon is a stable long-term employer with no debt and a strong balance sheet.

Created: 2026-03-20