NPD Project Co-ordinator

Job Description

About Sunseeker International

Sunseeker was founded on a bold vision: to create a new kind of yacht and redefine what was possible on the water. From our earliest designs in 1967, we’ve pushed boundaries and reshaped the motor yacht industry through innovation, craftsmanship and relentless ambition.

At the heart of every Sunseeker lies a legacy of expert hands and meticulous attention to detail, skills refined and passed down through generations. These are the qualities that set our yachts apart - and the qualities that continue to drive our craft today.

In a world increasingly defined by automation, we remain committed to building hand‑crafted, hand‑finished boats. With over 1,800 talented team members across our busy shipyards - from long‑serving specialists to more than 180 apprentices - our Sunseeker workforce reflects the strength, diversity and pride of our local community. It’s this blend of heritage, skill and passion that makes our shipyards unlike any other place in the world.

Who We Are Seeking

We are looking for an organised, proactive, and detail‑driven NPD Project Co‑ordinator to support our New Product Development (NPD) Management Team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively across multiple functions, and is motivated by seeing a new product progress from early concept through to launch.

You will play an important part in ensuring our new models are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with Sunseeker’s quality and market expectations. If you have strong project coordination skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for highly engineered luxury products, we’d love to hear from you.

A Day in the Life

In this role, you will support the planning, execution, and delivery of new yacht models as part of the NPD programme. Your day may involve preparing gate review documentation, monitoring project costs, tracking progress against timelines, and gathering information from a wide variety of internal stakeholders.

You’ll work closely with departments such as design, sales, supply chain, production, quality, facilities, and engineering - helping ensure every function is aligned and contributing to the successful introduction of new Sunseeker products. You will also support the Programme Management Office in defining delivery timelines and coordinating activities to maximise sales impact.

Key Responsibilities

·        Support the NPD Management Team in planning, executing, and delivering new products on time and within budget.

·        Prepare gate review documentation and slide packs by gathering and consolidating information from multiple stakeholders.

·        Support delivery of product quality in line with customer and market expectations.

·        Monitor new‑model costs and profitability throughout the design phases, escalating issues where appropriate.

·        Support collaboration with capex stakeholders to ensure production readiness within budget.

·        Work with the Programme Management Office on defining timelines and supporting market delivery plans.

·        Help maintain profitability from early concept through to full product launch.

·        Support cross‑functional collaboration across all key departments to ensure that NPD targets and contribution goals are achieved.

To Be Considered for This Job You Should

·        Ideally hold a degree in an engineering or manufacturing discipline.

·        Bring knowledge of boats, yachts or bespoke luxury engineered products (desirable).

·        Have experience within a manufacturing environment, including awareness of delivery schedules, budgets and quality control.

·        Demonstrate strong project‑management discipline with the ability to create and monitor plans.

·        Have experience with Microsoft Project or similar project‑planning software.

·        Show strong teamwork, influencing skills, organisational awareness, initiative, flexibility and perseverance.

Sunseeker employees benefit from

With 7 miles of golden sandy beaches, flanked on both sides by the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast line, working in Poole for a genuinely premiere international brand offers an enviable opportunity to truly live the dream. All the usual benefits you would expect from a sophisticated manufacturing organisation are available, including:

·        A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution

·        Private medical insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after 2 years)

·        Dental insurance (after 2 years)

·        Annual leave increases with continued service

·        Health Assured EAP

·        Trained Mental Health First Aiders

·        Death in service scheme (£)

·        Employee discounts with a wide range of third party businesses (up to 30% off)

Closing Date: 15/03/2026

Location: Technology Centre (Tower Park)

To apply, please send your CV to the email address below or apply via the link.

Kas.Luksa-Hicks@sunseeker.com

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