Project Manager

SMS Group | Ship Repair | Marine Interiors | Marine Engineering | SC SQEP; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Group | Ship Repair | Marine Interiors | Marine Engineering | SC SQEP in Plymouth seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead projects from planning to completion, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

You will manage and coordinate projects, supervise production staff and subcontractors, plan programmes and budgets, and liaise with customers to meet requirements in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in marine or civil engineering.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in MS Project and MS Excel.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects, supervising production staff and subcontractors.
• Plan and monitor project programmes, costs, labour, materials, and equipment.
• Track budgets and report progress and risks to senior management.
• Procure materials and plant to ensure uninterrupted delivery.
• Liaise with customers to manage expectations and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Prepare and manage SHE and quality documentation, including final quality packs.
• Visit sites to survey works and support quotations when required.

Skills

Project management

Marine/civil engineering

MS Project

MS Excel

Communication

Driving licence

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team in Plymouth. You’ll be responsible for managing projects from planning through to completion, ensuring work is deliveredsafely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects, supervising production staff and subcontractors
• Plan and monitor project programmes, costs, labour, materials, and equipment
• Track budgets and report progress and risks to senior management
• Procure materials and plant to ensure uninterrupted delivery
• Liaise with customers to manage expectations and project requirements
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures
• Prepare and manage SHE and quality documentation, including final quality packs
• Visit sites to survey works and support quotations when required

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in marine or civil engineering
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Good working knowledge of MS Project and MS Excel
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

This is a great opportunity for a proactive Project Manager looking to play a key role in delivering high-quality projects within a professional and safety-focused environment.