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Project Manager

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Posted on May 22, 2026 by CV-Library
South Shields, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
£50k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
SC Clearance Required (or ability to obtain)

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of complex marine and defence engineering projects within a shipbuilding and vessel support environment.

This role will be responsible for leading and coordinating technical project activities across vessel upgrade, maintenance, and engineering programmes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget.

Working closely with internal teams, OEMs, contractors, and MOD stakeholders, this position plays a key role in driving project delivery, operational performance, and customer satisfaction across high-profile marine programmes.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage technical project activities from initiation through to completion

* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, contractors, and suppliers

* Plan and deliver vessel upgrade and maintenance programmes

* Produce detailed work packages, schedules, and project documentation

* Liaise directly with MOD representatives, OEMs, and external stakeholders

* Manage project budgets, resource planning, and cost control processes

* Oversee change management and continuous improvement initiatives

* Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and statutory regulations

* Monitor project performance, KPIs, and reporting requirements

* Attend customer and project review meetings as the lead project representative

* Support invoice preparation and commercial close-out activities

* Maintain awareness of classification society and defence engineering standards

About You

* Proven experience within Project Management, Contracts Management, or Programme Delivery

* Background within marine, defence, shipbuilding, heavy engineering, or complex engineering environments

* Strong experience managing multiple technical workstreams and stakeholders

* HNC/HND or Degree qualified within Mechanical, Marine, Electrical Engineering, or similar

* Strong communication and organisational skills

* Ability to work within highly regulated and customer-driven environments

* Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, and project reporting systems

* Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, or PMP advantageous

Desirable Experience

* Previous experience supporting MOD or defence-related projects

* Knowledge of Royal Navy or RFA vessel support environments

* Understanding of classification societies, flag state requirements, and defence regulations

* Existing SC Clearance beneficial

Benefits

* 23 days annual leave + bank holidays

* Holiday buy/sell scheme

* Flexible working hours

* Free on-site parking

* Company-matched pension scheme

Reference: 225147744

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CV-Library

Project Manager

CV-Library

Posted on May 22, 2026 by CV-Library

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South Shields, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Military
Immediate Start
£50k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
SC Clearance Required (or ability to obtain)

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of complex marine and defence engineering projects within a shipbuilding and vessel support environment.

This role will be responsible for leading and coordinating technical project activities across vessel upgrade, maintenance, and engineering programmes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget.

Working closely with internal teams, OEMs, contractors, and MOD stakeholders, this position plays a key role in driving project delivery, operational performance, and customer satisfaction across high-profile marine programmes.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage technical project activities from initiation through to completion

* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, contractors, and suppliers

* Plan and deliver vessel upgrade and maintenance programmes

* Produce detailed work packages, schedules, and project documentation

* Liaise directly with MOD representatives, OEMs, and external stakeholders

* Manage project budgets, resource planning, and cost control processes

* Oversee change management and continuous improvement initiatives

* Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and statutory regulations

* Monitor project performance, KPIs, and reporting requirements

* Attend customer and project review meetings as the lead project representative

* Support invoice preparation and commercial close-out activities

* Maintain awareness of classification society and defence engineering standards

About You

* Proven experience within Project Management, Contracts Management, or Programme Delivery

* Background within marine, defence, shipbuilding, heavy engineering, or complex engineering environments

* Strong experience managing multiple technical workstreams and stakeholders

* HNC/HND or Degree qualified within Mechanical, Marine, Electrical Engineering, or similar

* Strong communication and organisational skills

* Ability to work within highly regulated and customer-driven environments

* Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, and project reporting systems

* Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, or PMP advantageous

Desirable Experience

* Previous experience supporting MOD or defence-related projects

* Knowledge of Royal Navy or RFA vessel support environments

* Understanding of classification societies, flag state requirements, and defence regulations

* Existing SC Clearance beneficial

Benefits

* 23 days annual leave + bank holidays

* Holiday buy/sell scheme

* Flexible working hours

* Free on-site parking

* Company-matched pension scheme
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Reference: 225147744

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