Project Manager - Marine

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Some home working

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment represents a well-established family-run marine civil engineering firm based in Kent, seeking an experienced Marine Civil Engineer, Project Manager or Project Engineer to lead and deliver challenging marine projects.

The role blends office-based project management with hands-on work in marine environments, offering a supportive culture, flexible working arrangements and exposure to a diverse portfolio of specialist marine works.

Qualifications

• 5 years' marine engineering/project delivery experience (preferred).
• 15 years' site management/project delivery experience in marine/heavy civil projects (alternative).

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee marine civil engineering projects from tender through completion.
• Coordinate site activities, subcontractors, plant and resources.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely on time and within budget.
• Prepare and review project programmes, risk assessments and method statements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, regulatory bodies and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical engineering support across marine construction activities.
• Monitor project performance and report on progress, costs and programme.
• Support the delivery of complex marine operations and lifting activities.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Our client is looking for a Civil Engineer / Project Manager with experience in the Marine sector.

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity:

Our client is a highly respected, family-run marine construction business based in Kent, delivering specialist marine and waterfront infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to a planned retirement within the team, they are seeking an experienced Marine Civil Engineer, Project Manager or Project Engineer to join the business and play a key role in the successful delivery of marine civil engineering projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to combine office-based project management responsibilities with hands‑on involvement in challenging and rewarding marine environments. The business offers a supportive culture, flexible working arrangements and exposure to a diverse portfolio of specialist marine works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee marine civil engineering projects from tender through to completion.
• Coordinate site activities, subcontractors, plant and resources.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely on time and within budget.
• Prepare and review project programmes, risk assessments and method statements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, regulatory bodies and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical engineering support across marine construction activities.
• Monitor project performance and report on progress, costs and programme.
• Support the delivery of complex marine operations and lifting activities.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate experience within marine construction environments and are comfortable working around specialist marine plant and equipment.

Applicants will ideally possess either:

• A Civil Engineering degree (or similar relevant qualification) with a minimum of 5 years' marine engineering/project delivery experience; OR
• A minimum of 15 years' experience in a Site Manager, Project Manager or similar role, gained within marine or heavy civil engineering projects.

Essential Experience

Experience working with some or all of the following:

• Marine and waterfront construction projects
• Diving operations
• Jack-Up Barges (JUBs)
• Pontoons
• Complex lifting operations
• Barges and marine plant
• Temporary works and marine logistics

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• Temporary Works Coordinator
• Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) certification

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a well-established family-run business with an excellent reputation.
• Long-term career opportunity replacing a retiring team member.
• Varied and technically interesting marine projects.
• Flexible working arrangements, including some home working.
• Exposure to genuine marine construction environments and specialist equipment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.