Project Manager – Marine & Heavy Lift Logistics

MDE UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a skilled Project Manager for Marine and Heavy Lift Logistics. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead complex multimodal projects across sectors such as offshore renewables and civil infrastructure. The successful candidate will manage technical, operational, and commercial aspects, ensuring compliance and maximizing profitability. With a focus on relationship management and risk mitigation, you will play a crucial role in delivering projects that make a significant impact. Join this dynamic team and enjoy a supportive environment with career development opportunities and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Company laptop and phone

Career development support

Employee Assistance Programme

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing complex logistics and transport operations.
• Bachelor's degree or marine qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of project delivery using specific transport methods.
• Oversee contract management and ensure compliance with terms.
• Proactively manage project financials and strategic purchasing.

Skills

Project Management

Logistics Management

Risk Management

Client Relationship Management

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Marine Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager – Marine & Heavy Lift Logistics

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Project Manager – Marine & Heavy Lift Logistics

Location Options:

• Greater Bristol
• Newcastle
• Nottinghamshire

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week (additional hours may apply, with uplift and overtime rates)

A Unique Opportunity to Lead Marine Logistics Projects on a National Scale

A leading UK-based logistics provider is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Marine) to lead complex multimodal projects across key sectors, including offshore renewables, defence, nuclear, and civil infrastructure. This role involves significant technical, operational, and commercial responsibilities, particularly managing the critical interfaces between land and marine environments using advanced methods and equipment.

• Performance-related bonus: up to 15% (£9,750), paid quarterly, consistently achieved in recent periods
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Private medical insurance & income protection
• First 3 months primarily office and site-based for onboarding and team integration
• Post-onboarding: flexibility to work remotely where project scope allows
• Company laptop and phone provided
• Career development supported via a structured internal success framework
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme

About the Role

Core Responsibilities:

• Technical, Operational, and Commercial Project Management:
• Manage all phases of project delivery, utilising specific transport methods such as SPMT, barge transportation, RORO and LOLO operations, and heavy lift vessel transport.
• Oversee contract management, ensuring compliance with terms, capturing all variations, and implementing milestone payments and favourable payment terms.
• Proactively manage project financials, including cost control and strategic purchasing to maximise profitability.
• Produce and review engineering documentation, supporting junior engineers and ensuring compliance with technical standards using engineering software packages like AutoCAD, Inventor, or Navisworks.
• Risk and Quality Management:
• Proactively manage risks across commercial, operational, environmental, and safety domains to protect all stakeholders.
• Client and Relationship Management:
• Cultivate and maintain positive, proactive relationships with clients, contributing to tendering activities and strategic business development.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or a sea-going/marine qualification with demonstrable experience in multimodal project delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and specific engineering software packages.
• Master’s degree in marine engineering or a related field.
• Over 5 years’ experience in managing complex logistics and transport operations.

Location:

• Office locations are in Greater Bristol (North Somerset), Newcastle (North-East), and Nottinghamshire. Choose the closest location.

How to Apply

To express your interest in this position, please send your CV to [e-mail], or apply via the link provided. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we’d be happy to support you.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Project Management, and Supply Chain
• Industries: Engineering Services, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Civil Engineering