Director of Operations – Superyacht Rigging & Load Testing
Employment Type: Permanent
Superyacht Services, Rigging and Load Testing

Our client is an established and growing specialist superyacht rigging and load-testing company based in Palma, Mallorca.
The business supports high-end sailing and motor yachts across the Spanish Mediterranean and wider European superyacht market. It has developed a strong reputation for technical quality, responsive service and trusted relationships with captains, yacht management companies, shipyards, owners’ representatives and specialist suppliers.
Following a period of significant growth, the company is looking to appoint a Director of Operations to strengthen its operational structure and help lead the next stage of its development.
This is a senior leadership position combining operational management, superyacht-sector knowledge, technical understanding, commercial awareness and client-facing responsibility.

The Director of Operations will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of multiple rigging and load-testing projects.
You will oversee project planning, resource allocation, team performance, budgets, technical processes, client communication and operational standards across the business.
Working closely with senior management and approximately four operational team leaders, you will ensure that projects are properly planned, resourced, communicated, delivered and closed out.
This is primarily a management position. Oversee multiple concurrent superyacht rigging and load-testing projects from initial planning through to completion.
Coordinate labour, equipment, subcontractors, technical resources, logistics and project priorities.
Maintain clear visibility across live projects, upcoming bookings, resource constraints and client commitments.
Take accountability for project-level and company-wide budgets, forecasting, cost control and P&L; performance.
Help the business scale while maintaining quality, responsiveness and technical control.

Ensure technicians and project teams are properly briefed, organised and supported.




Maintain effective communication between operational teams, office staff and senior management.
Promote a professional, collaborative and performance-focused working culture.

Technical and Process Management
Support technical decision-making relating to modern yacht rigging systems.
Provide oversight across rod rigging, composite rigging and associated deck and sailing systems.
Review technical drawings, specifications and project documentation when required.
Maintain high standards of safety, quality control, documentation and technical compliance.
Client and Stakeholder Management
Act as a senior operational point of contact for captains, yacht management companies, owners’ representatives, shipyards, suppliers and specialist partners.
Push back constructively when project demands, timelines or technical requirements are unrealistic.
Represent the company during client meetings, project reviews, yacht visits, boat shows and industry events.

Growth and Business Support
Support the continued development of the company’s rigging and load-testing services.
Help manage increasing demand within the load-testing division.
Contribute to capacity planning, recruitment and future team development.
Identify potential commercial and operational opportunities.
You should understand the service standards, discretion, responsiveness and attention to detail expected when working with captains, yacht managers, owners’ representatives and high-value vessels.
You do not need to be the most technically experienced rigger in the business. You will be structured, commercially aware, diplomatic and comfortable managing multiple projects, clients and operational priorities simultaneously.

Good understanding of yacht care, refit,



maintenance or technical service environments.
Knowledge of modern yacht rigging systems, including rod and composite rigging.
Previous experience managing multiple teams and concurrent technical projects.
Proven responsibility for budgets, forecasting, project costs and P&L; performance.
Strong leadership, planning, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to communicate confidently with captains, owners’ representatives, shipyards, management companies, suppliers and technical teams.
Strong computer literacy across Apple and Windows environments.
Legal right to work within the European Union.
Willingness to travel for projects, client meetings, yacht visits and industry events.

Previous onboard sailing yacht or superyacht experience.
Experience in a senior rigging, operations, project management or technical management position.
Familiarity with recognised yacht rigging and spar manufacturers.
Experience with load testing, lifting operations, inspection, compliance or associated technical services.
CAD capability, preferably using Rhino or similar software.
Spanish-language ability.
Experience with 3D printing or modern fabrication technologies.
An established professional network within Palma, the Spanish Mediterranean or the wider European superyacht market.

The position is based in Palma, Mallorca , with regular involvement in projects across the Spanish Mediterranean.
International travel will occasionally be required for client projects, yacht visits, boat shows and relevant industry events.

A competitive senior leadership package will be offered, depending on experience and suitability.
Performance-related incentives may also be considered for the right candidate based on contribution, results and long-term fit.

This is an opportunity to join a respected specialist business during an important stage of its growth.

You will play a central role in helping the business scale while maintaining the technical quality, responsiveness and personal service expected within the superyacht industry.

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