Project Manager

Matchtech; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for further training and

development

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee marine infrastructure projects within a high-profile framework. You will coordinate production staff and subcontractors to deliver on time, to budget and with strong safety practices.

The role requires proven PM experience in marine or civil engineering, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a willingness to travel across the UK. A full UK driving licence and BPSS/SC clearance eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' project experience in marine or civil engineering.
• Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication with staff, managers, suppliers and customers.
• Strong organisational skills for coordinating multiple project elements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, diagrams and specifications.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to obtain BPSS and SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise marine infrastructure projects and subcontractors.
• Plan, monitor and deliver all project elements including labour, materials and equipment.
• Prepare detailed project plans and monitor hours, materials and costs.
• Provide regular progress reports and communicate risks or delays.
• Purchase and manage consumables, plant and materials to support projects.
• Liaise with customers to ensure needs and requirements are met.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Decision making

Risk assessment

Driving licence

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to work on a high‑profile marine infrastructure framework. The role offers a diverse workload within a challenging marine environment, alongside opportunities for further training and professional development.

You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, professionally, on time, and within budget, while supporting a strong, safety‑focused and high‑quality operational culture.

Purpose of the Job

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and supervising marine infrastructure projects and the work of production staff and subcontractors. This includes planning, monitoring, and delivering all elements of the project, ensuring the uninterrupted provision of labour, materials, equipment, and services.

The role ensures compliance with all company procedures and legal regulations, completion of all required documentation, and the maintenance of accurate daily records of work undertaken on site.

Principal Duties

• Manage marine infrastructure projects as directed, supervising and monitoring production staff and subcontractors to ensure required standards of quality, safety, timekeeping, and conduct are met.
• Prepare detailed project plans and monitor worked hours, materials, consumables, equipment usage, and subcontracted activities against the project scope to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Plan and monitor project programmes, costs, labour, materials, and equipment to maintain smooth workflow and uninterrupted delivery.
• Provide regular project progress reports to senior management, clearly communicating any risks, delays, or issues impacting cost, safety, programme, or completion.
• Purchase and manage consumables, plant, and materials required to support projects, ensuring continuity without delay.
• Liaise regularly with customers to ensure their needs, expectations, and project requirements are understood and met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and organisation across all site locations.
• Travel to customer sites to undertake surveys and support the quotation process when required.
• Prepare, implement, and brief all required SHE and quality documentation prior to the commencement of works, ensuring safe systems of work are applied at all times.
• Ensure all Lifetime Quality Records (LTQRs) are completed, retained, and compiled into final quality packs upon project completion.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Carry out any additional duties commensurate with the role, supporting the wider objectives of the company.

Qualifications & Experience Required

A minimum of five years' project experience within the marine or civil engineering industry, with dockyard experience highly desirable.

Proven project management experience delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with staff, managers, suppliers, and customers.

Strong organisational skills with experience planning and coordinating multiple project elements.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel.

Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematic manuals, diagrams, and technical specifications.

Ability to lead, motivate, and work effectively as part of a team.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Ability to obtain BPSS and SC clearance.

Desirable

• Confined Space training
• SMSTS
• CSCS

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for further training and development