Project Manager

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine technology company in Birkenhead is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee heavy fabrication projects from inception to completion. The role involves managing customer relationships and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project success. Ideal candidates will have a background in marine fabrication and strong leadership skills. This position offers opportunities to work on high-profile projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Supportive and dynamic work environment

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex projects in marine fabrication or construction.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Familiarity with military/defense contracting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer relationships and oversee project delivery.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans, including timelines and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and implement risks mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project Management experience

Leadership skills

Marine fabrication knowledge

Commercial understanding

Interpersonal communication

Education

APM or Prince 2 Project Management qualification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Project Manager – Cammell Laird Birkenhead

We’re looking for someone experienced in Project Management and comfortable collaborating with industry experts while making a mark on heavy fabrication projects from inception to completion.

This is a critical role leading and managing complex projects with our military, new build and construction customers.

Could this be you?!

So, what will you do?

• Working on site full time at Birkenhead, you will own the relationship with our customers as our senior representative attending Customer meetings, collaborating with other Project Managers and our Senior Leadership Team
• You’ll oversee projects from the initial estimating, design and planning stages through to final delivery, ensuring all design, technical, financial, and stakeholder requirements are met
• Leading projects from inception to timely completion you’ll manage and coordinate all stakeholders by developing and executing detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation and budget management
• You’ll facilitate communication and collaboration while monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies
• All will be done ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications providing regular project updates and reports to your senior leadership team and our clients.

What are we looking for?

• Experience as a Project Manager in Marine fabrication / construction where you have performed under pressure with a working knowledge of the procedures and processes undertaken in shipyards
• Knowledge of shipyard trade skills and their scope of work
• If you’ve worked with military or defense contractors where you have gained experience of MoD single source contracting and SSRO requirements that would be great.
• Strong leadership will be key to success in this role as well as your team management and vital communication and interpersonal skills critical when working with a large and expanding team
• A strong understanding of commercial aspects of projects so that you can make informed decisions while managing multiple projects simultaneously with conflicting priorities
• An APM or Prince 2 Project Management qualification would be ideal along with proficiency with project management software and tools

Why join us?

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful projects
• Supportive and dynamic work environment at the centre of a marine technology hub on Merseyside, a world class maritime cluster

Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working for Cammell Laird are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us.

You must also undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before your employment starts, which will include a basic DBS check.