Project Manager – Marine

Osprey Shipping Ltd; Portishead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager (Marine) to lead exciting projects in the marine sector. This role involves taking full technical, operational, and commercial responsibility for project planning and execution. You will collaborate with a talented team to deliver turnkey logistics solutions across diverse sectors, including offshore renewables and oil & gas. Your expertise in contract management, risk management, and client relationships will be crucial to ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. If you are passionate about marine projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing marine or logistics projects is essential.
• Strong technical background in engineering or project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Manage risks and maintain client relationships effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Risk Management

Cost Control

Client Relationship Management

Tendering

Engineering Documentation

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Portishead, North Somerset or Cramlington, North-East. -Permanent

A permanent Project Manager (Marine) role, based in either Portishead, North Somerset or Cramlington, North-East.

The Project Manager (Marine) will take full technical, operational and commercial responsibility for planning and execution of a project. You will work as part of a team of project managers to deliver ‘turnkey logistics solutions’ to Osprey’s clients across a wide range of business units including offshore renewables, oil & gas, construction, civils, nuclear and defence sectors.

The Project Manager (Marine) is accountable for:

• Contract management – ensure that Osprey delivers the project as per the terms and conditions agreed to in the contract and that all variations are captured and appropriately billed.
• Project delivery – ensure that all aspects of the ‘Project Process’ are followed so that each project is delivered on time, on budget and to a high safety standard. Ensure the highest standard of quality and deliverables during all phases from start-up to closure.
• Risk management – managing Osprey’s and our clients’ risks.
• Project cost control – proactively manage the financials of each project to maximise profitability and give early warnings/use a proactive approach when any elements of the project appear to be off track.
• Project purchasing – proactively negotiate and smartly purchase from suppliers to minimise cost.
• Project engineering – ensure each project has all necessary engineering documentation produced to a high standard and peer-reviewed before execution. Support junior engineers with your technical experience and knowledge to deliver exceptional heavy lift, transport and installation solutions for our clients.
• Client relationships – ensure proactive relationships are maintained and cultivated with clients.
• Tendering – support with tendering activities, internally and externally in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work with the Projects Management Team; ensure face-to-face meetings are completed with relevant (and potential new) clients, requesting a pipeline of work during these meetings.
• Relationships to be kept and improved upon; meeting results to be added to CRM, recording any new tenders received or work won.