Project Manager – Maritime & Marine Engineering
Department: Projects
Contract Type: Permanent
Office Attendance: Initially fully onsite (2/3 months); flexible thereafter depending on project workload
About the Role
I am seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of bespoke engineering projects in the maritime, marine, and offshore sectors. The role requires a strong engineering mindset combined with proven project management expertise. You will manage cutting-edge engineering projects from concept through to delivery, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, technical leads, systems engineers, and specialists to ensure customers receive innovative, reliable, and high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Plan, resource, and execute bespoke engineering projects aligned with customer specifications and internal processes.
- Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Track progress, adapt plans, and ensure quality of all deliverables.
- Assist with non-recurring engineering (NRE) cost estimations and monitor costs against project plans.
Project Planning & Documentation
- Develop comprehensive project specifications, system designs, and functional test procedures.
- Prepare and manage project documentation including manuals, manufacturing record books, interface specifications, handling and storage procedures, and test/inspection plans.
Risk & Governance
- Identify, document, assess, and mitigate project risks, escalating significant risks to senior management.
- Lead and participate in internal and external gateway reviews.
- Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and ISO9001.
Customer & Stakeholder Management
- Manage customer engagement, including meetings and communications.
- Provide clear, timely communication to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support installation and commissioning activities remotely where required.
- Conduct project closeouts and capture lessons learned.
Core Competencies
- Drive for results, proactivity, and innovation
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
- High attention to detail and quality focus
- Teamwork, relationship building, and customer service excellence
- Adaptable, flexible, and resilient
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Proven project management experience in an engineering environment
- Experience delivering projects involving cross-functional teams
- Experience liaising with customers and stakeholders at all levels
- Strong planning, scheduling, and organisational skills
- Degree (BSc/BEng or equivalent) in Engineering or relevant industry experience
Desirable:
- Experience delivering defence-sector or bespoke engineering solutions
- Mechanical design, programme/project management experience
- Experience managing multi-item system integration projects
- Knowledge of good engineering practice and working with harsh or inaccessible environments
Qualifications
- Degree (BSc/BEng or equivalent) in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
- APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification desirable
Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain UK security clearance is essential
Additional Information & Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements depending on project workload
- State-of-the-art facility with free parking
- Competitive benefits package
Contact Coral at DCS to apply
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