Marine Project Manager / Estimator

Manor Marine UK Ltd; Castletown; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Marine UK Ltd in Portland is seeking an experienced Marine Project Manager / Estimator to lead planning, estimating and delivery of marine construction, refit, repair and maintenance projects. This senior, hands-on role requires extensive marine industry experience; you will develop accurate estimates, manage projects from enquiry to completion, and ensure work is safe, on time, to budget and spec.

You will work with customers, suppliers and internal teams, visiting sites and coordinating

Qualifications

• Significant marine industry experience required.
• Minimum five years in managing marine projects.
• Proven ability to prepare quotations, budgets and forecasts.
• Experience reviewing drawings and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and quotations for marine projects.
• Plan and deliver projects from enquiry to completion.
• Monitor costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Identify commercial risks and variations early.
• Support commissioning, trials and handover.

Skills

Senior project management

Estimating & commercial management

Engineering drawing review

Vendor/subcontractor management

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Communication & stakeholders

English proficiency

Education

Relevant marine engineering, mechanical engineering, shipbuilding or project management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Manor Marine is seeking an experienced Marine Project Manager / Estimator to lead the planning, estimating and delivery of marine construction, refit, repair and maintenance projects.

This is a senior, hands‑on role requiring substantial experience within the marine industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing accurate and commercially robust estimates, managing projects from enquiry through to completion, and ensuring that work is delivered safely, on time, to specification and within agreed budgets.

The role will involve working closely with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams, while supporting the company’s commercial and operational objectives.

The role will be based at Manor Marine’s Portland shipyard and will involve regular interaction with workshops, vessels, suppliers, subcontractors and customers. Site visits and occasional travel may be required.

The role may require occasional overtime, weekend working or attendance outside normal working hours to meet project and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating and Commercial Management

• Prepare accurate and commercially robust estimates and quotations for marine construction, refit, repair and maintenance projects.
• Review customer enquiries, specifications, drawings and technical requirements to establish project scope.
• Resolve customer queries, ambiguities and requirements before pricing and throughout project delivery.
• Review design drawings and identify potential technical, commercial and programme risks.
• Obtain and evaluate competitive prices from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Use previous and similar works to support accurate pricing and identify potential efficiencies.
• Develop project budgets, resource requirements and cost forecasts.
• Monitor project costs, committed expenditure and financial performance.
• Identify variations, additional works and potential commercial risks at an early stage.
• Ensure changes to scope are properly documented, priced and agreed with the customer.
• Support the preparation and review of contractual and commercial documentation.

Project Management and Delivery

• Take responsibility for the planning and delivery of allocated projects from enquiry through to completion and handover.
• Create and issue project plans detailing key milestones, objectives, resources and timescales.
• Monitor project plans and ensure required actions are completed within agreed timescales.
• Monitor and record progress through the production process.
• Ensure materials, goods, equipment and resources are available when required.
• Track project milestones, completion dates and customer delivery requirements.
• Identify and resolve issues that may affect cost, quality or programme.
• Report project progress, risks and commercial performance to the General Manager.
• Ensure all required operations, checks, inspections and completion activities are carried out and recorded.
• Support commissioning, trials, acceptance and final handover activities.

Customer and Supplier Management

• Act as a key point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with customers, providing regular progress updates and reports.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate pricing, availability and delivery arrangements where appropriate.
• Ensure customer expectations are understood and managed throughout the project.
• Support the development of long‑term customer relationships and repeat business.

HSEQ Responsibilities

• Ensure Manor Marine’s Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures are properly implemented for all works under their control.
• Ensure risk assessments, method statements and permits are in place and followed by staff and contractors.
• Initiate, implement and record relevant safety inspections.
• Continually engage with Project Managers, supervisors and operatives to ensure Manor Marine’s high HSEQ standards are maintained.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, near misses and non-conformances.
• Promote a positive safety culture and support continual improvement.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with applicable legislation, company procedures and customer requirements.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Significant experience within the marine industry, preferably in shipbuilding, ship repair, refit, marine engineering or a related environment.
• Minimum five years’ experience managing or supervising marine projects, with demonstrable responsibility for project delivery.
• Strong estimating and commercial experience, including the preparation of quotations, budgets and cost forecasts.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and technical requirements.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Good understanding of marine production processes, materials, labour requirements and project planning.
• Strong understanding of project cost control, variations and commercial risk.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels of seniority.
• Strong organisational skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• Good problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good standard of written and spoken English, with sound mathematical ability.
• Relevant marine engineering, mechanical engineering, shipbuilding or project management qualification.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience working with commercial contracts and marine industry standards.
• Experience using project management, estimating or financial management software.
• Knowledge of HSEQ management systems and ISO‑certified working environments.

Personal Attributes

• Experienced, commercially aware and technically credible.
• Confident in making decisions and taking ownership of projects.
• Professional and customer focused.
• Organised, methodical and detail oriented.
• Practical and solutions focused.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to the wider team.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing project requirements.
• Committed to delivering high‑quality work safely and efficiently.