Marine Project Manager

Searchability (UK) Ltd; Redhill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist communications and engineering company is looking for a Marine Project Manager in Redhill. This role focuses on managing technical projects for UK defence clients, particularly with Royal Navy vessels. Ideal for veterans, it offers the chance to leverage military experience in a meaningful civilian role while providing opportunities for structured onboarding and long-term development.

Qualifications

• Veterans with leadership, planning, or delivery experience.
• Background in defence, maritime, communications, or engineering preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of MOD processes or military environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple technical installation projects on maritime platforms.
• Coordinate suppliers, engineers, and client stakeholders.
• Produce and manage documentation including installation plans.
• Oversee internal reporting, risk tracking, and project governance.
• Support continuous improvement across the project delivery function.

Job description

Project Manager (MOD Projects)

Location: Redhill, Surrey
Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance
Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Opportunity for Veterans - Step into a Meaningful Civilian Role

We're supporting a specialist communications and engineering company that works closely with defence clients, particularly across maritime and MOD environments. They are actively looking for ex-Forces candidates to join their team as a Project Manager, focusing on the delivery of technical projects on UK Government and Royal Navy vessels.

The business has a strong track record of hiring from the military community and is especially keen to bring in someone who understands how defence operations run, whether that's from a Royal Navy, Royal Signals, REME, or similar background.

The Role

As a Marine Project Manager, you'll take ownership of various installation and upgrade projects across government-owned vessels. You'll coordinate with engineers, suppliers, and key defence stakeholders to ensure work is delivered on time, to budget, and within scope.

This is a great fit for someone used to managing technical tasks, people, or equipment in high-pressure environments.

Project Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple technical installation projects on maritime platforms
• Coordinate suppliers, engineers, and client stakeholders
• Produce and manage documentation including installation plans and modification instructions
• Oversee internal reporting, risk tracking, and project governance
• Support continuous improvement across the project delivery function
• Represent the business in client meetings and technical discussions

Project Manager Requirements:

• Veterans with leadership, planning, or delivery experience
• Background in defence, maritime, communications, or engineering preferred
• Excellent stakeholder management and organisational skills
• Knowledge of MOD processes or military environments
• Comfortable working from the Redhill site (with some flexibility)
• SATCOM or comms system experience is useful but not essential

Why This Role is Ideal for Ex-Forces Personnel:

• Your military experience is highly relevant and genuinely valued
• You'll be working with like-minded people who understand your background
• The projects directly support national security and operational effectiveness
• Structured onboarding and long-term development available