Project Manager (Marine Engineering Projects)

About the Role
Our client is a marine-focused engineering and construction company looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to lead vessel-related engineering and outfitting projects from planning through delivery. This role calls for deep technical knowledge of marine systems, solid leadership skills, and hands-on experience in ship design and construction standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project specifications and coordinate technical clarifications with commercial and design teams.

• Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP), including schedules, budgets, and resourcing strategies.

• Ensure project milestones are achieved on time, deliverables meet client requirements, and work is delivered within budget.

• Lead internal coordination meetings and external client engagements to keep stakeholders aligned.

• Conduct project kickoff meetings to resolve outstanding issues and confirm the execution strategy.

• Work closely with engineering and design teams on technical deliverables; raise Technical Query Requests (TQRs) when clarity is needed.

• Submit Clarification Requests (CRs) for site-related issues and coordinate with the commercial team to formalise scope changes or additional works.

• Plan and oversee manpower deployment in collaboration with operations teams.

• Lead the on-site project team, resolve worksite issues promptly, and foster team collaboration.

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

• Evaluate subcontractor and vendor progress claims, validating against actual work completed.

• Implement tight controls on material usage and consumables.

• Provide regular project status updates to senior management and clients.

• Coordinate with the QA team for inspections, reports, and compliance documentation.

• Participate in ship inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) as needed.

• Liaise with suppliers to confirm technical specifications and delivery timelines.

• Attend client meetings to resolve technical and operational matters.

• Ensure before-and-after documentation (e.g., site photos) is systematically stored in the project folder.

• Manage project close-out activities, including final documentation submission and client satisfaction handover.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in marine engineering, ship design, or offshore project management.

• Deep understanding of vessel detail design, including structural, piping, HVAC, electrical, and outfitting systems.

• Proficient in CAD/CAM tools and familiar with AI-based design software and production drawing workflows.

• Solid knowledge of marine classification societies, statutory requirements, and regulatory frameworks.

• Skilled in project scheduling, cost control, and execution oversight.

• Independent, proactive, and solution-driven.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, particularly with cross-disciplinary engineering teams.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution abilities.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.