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Project Manager - Marine & Defence

South Shields
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and driven Project Manager to join a growing team within the marine and defence sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong engineering and project delivery background to play a key role supporting projects across Royal Navy vessels.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will take ownership of multiple technical projects from initial planning through to completion, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. You will work closely with MOD stakeholders, OEMs, contractors, and internal departments to coordinate complex upgrade and maintenance programmes.

This role offers long-term stability, varied technical projects, and strong career development opportunities within a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Project team to ensure successful delivery and closeout of technical work packages.
• Plan and coordinate upgrade programmes across Royal Navy vessels.
• Produce detailed schedules, work packs, and project documentation for MOD representatives, contractors, and vessel staff.
• Liaise with MOD stakeholders to ensure all projects comply with defence engineering and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate internal departments, OEMs, and subcontractors to define project scope, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Manage projects from initial enquiry through execution and final completion.
• Oversee cost control, change management, and resource planning.
• Attend client meetings as the lead representative for the business.
• Support invoice preparation and negotiate final settlements with suppliers and third parties.
• Ensure all work is delivered in line with health & safety, quality, and statutory regulations.
• Monitor project performance through KPIs and provide regular updates to senior management.

Experience Required

Essential:

• Proven experience in Project Management or Contract Management within marine, defence, engineering, or shipbuilding environments.
• HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Experience managing multiple technical workstreams and cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, or PMP.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint.

Desirable:

• Previous experience supporting MOD or Royal Navy projects.
• Understanding of Classification Societies, Flag State requirements, and defence regulations.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Holiday buy/sell scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company matched pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile defence and marine projects.

If you are an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced marine and defence environment, we would be keen to hear from you.

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