Project Manager - Marine Civil Engineering

Real Staffing; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Staffing is seeking an experienced Marine Civil Engineering Project Manager to join a specialist marine construction and civil engineering organisation delivering complex infrastructure projects across the South of the UK.

The role involves managing projects from planning and mobilisation through to successful completion, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring safety, schedule and budget compliance on ports, harbours, jetties and related infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within marine civil engineering project delivery.
• Alternative route: 15 years' experience as Site Manager in marine construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of marine civil engineering projects.
• Lead project planning, programming, delivery and close-out activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers and client stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, programmes and reports.
• Monitor commercial performance and support cost control activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and industry best practices.
• Manage marine operations and associated project risks.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead site teams and provide technical guidance throughout project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Marine construction

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budget control

HSE awareness

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Related discipline

Job description

Marine Civil Engineering Project Manager

Location: Southern United Kingdom
Position: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Marine Civil Engineering Project Manager to join a specialist marine construction and civil engineering organisation delivering complex infrastructure projects across the South of the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically competent and commercially astute professional who is comfortable managing challenging marine environments and leading projects from planning and mobilisation through to successful completion.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering marine civil engineering works involving ports, harbours, jetties, quay walls, marine structures, and associated infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of marine civil engineering projects.
• Lead project planning, programming, delivery and close-out activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers and client stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, programmes and reports.
• Monitor commercial performance and support cost control activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and industry best practices.
• Manage marine operations and associated project risks.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead site teams and provide technical guidance throughout project delivery.

Essential Experience

Candidates must demonstrate experience working within marine civil engineering environments and be confident managing projects involving:

• Diving operations
• Jack-Up Barges (JUBs)
• Pontoons and floating plant
• Complex lifting operations
• Marine construction activities

Experience within any of the following would be highly advantageous:

• Ports and harbours
• Quay walls
• Jetties
• Marine piling
• Bridge structures
• Coastal and maritime infrastructure
• Marine temporary works

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should meet one of the following criteria:

Option 1

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within marine civil engineering project delivery.

Option 2

• Minimum 15 years' experience as a Site Manager, Site Agent or Senior Site Manager within marine construction or marine civil engineering environments.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven project management capability.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Sound understanding of marine construction methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Commercial awareness and contract management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in complex operational environments.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Excellent salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging marine infrastructure projects.
• Long-term career progression.
• High levels of project ownership and autonomy.
• A varied portfolio of marine and civil engineering works.