Commercial Analyst, Maritime

We are seeking a Commercial Analyst, Refit Lifecycle to join our team and play a key role in supporting the governance and framework of our Refit Lifecycle management. In this position, you will work closely with internal teams across all departments at CUK to ensure the successful delivery of refit projects, while also helping to maintain cost control and financial transparency throughout the process.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong ability to manage complex tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for tracking and managing refit expenses, engaging with Project Managers and external contractors, and ensuring the accurate representation of project costs. You will also contribute to improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Refit Lifecycle Management Team.

Key accountabilities include:

Support the management of refit expenses and ensure alignment with project budgets.

Collaborate with Project Managers, contractors, and internal teams to track and report on project costs and financial performance.

Provide regular updates to senior management (SMT), summarising spend and providing context to the investment made in vessel refits.

Assist in the planning and preparation of docking scopes, providing input and recommendations based on financial data.

Conduct periodic site visits to dry docks and vessels to ensure alignment with scope and budget.

Drive continuous improvement within the Refit Lifecycle Management process, contributing to better operational efficiency and cost management.

Maintain strong attention to detail while handling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

A-Level or higher education, with degree-level education preferred. Proficiency in MS Office and IT systems, budget management, and experience in a fast-paced marine technical environment. Familiarity with planned maintenance and purchasing systems, logistics operations, and vendor management., Diploma in Ship Management, CIPS qualification, project management certification, and membership in a professional institution. Cruise industry experience, AMOS system knowledge, and familiarity with maritime regulations (SOLAS, Class Rules, Statutory Legislation) and crisis management

Set your sights on a future in maritime with a role designed for aspiring professionals. This Commercial Analyst, Refit Lifecycle within the Maritime Team here at Carnival UK offers a unique blend of learning, growth, and hands-on experience in the heart of our maritime department. It's your chance to start building a solid foundation in this field., Holidays are one of life's greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.
No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world's largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain's rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.
Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.
It's through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel's Employer of Choice.

This role is classified as CUK10 and is available on a full-time, permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

About you: the ideal candidate, Carnival UK is about being part of a community that values growth, work-life balance, and wellbeing. We're a holiday company so we know there's more to life than work. Our comprehensive range of benefits are designed to help your personal and financial health and wellbeing.

Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers

Recognition scheme with prizes and awards

Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Employee-led networks

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes

Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment

In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP

Life Assurance

Parental and adoption leave

Employee Shares Plan

Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes

Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals

Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal

Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme

Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme

A friendly welcome with help settling in