Project Site Manager

Job Title: Project Site Manager – Marine & Civil Engineering Locations: Various sites across UK, including Cornwall, Portsmouth, Wales and more. (Travel to project sites as required) with occasional travel to office in Cornwall Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience) + benefits, including travel packages Job Overview: Our client, a leading company in marine construction and civil engineering, is seeking a highly skilled Project Site Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage large-scale marine construction projects, including rock armouring, coastal defence, salvage operations, and heavy lift operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong civil engineering background with experience in marine environments, working with ports, offshore operations, and large plant machinery. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the successful delivery of marine and civil engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Manage the installation of rock armour for coastal sea defence projects, including logistics for large shipments of granite rock (e.g., 350 tonnes of rock). Supervise operations on-site or from barges, including commissioning, installation, and movement of plant and machinery. Coordinate and manage the safe mobilisation and operation of heavy equipment, including telehandlers, forklifts, and floating cranes. Lead salvage operations and emergency response, including bespoke salvage and weather-dependent tasks using the company’s fleet. Work closely with a variety of stakeholders, including project teams, contractors, suppliers, and clients, to ensure project milestones are met. Play a key role in expanding the company’s involvement in the cable market, including trenching, survey, and reburial projects. Manage site surveys, heavy lift operations, and manage ROVs for subsea work and cable installation. Ensure health and safety compliance across all activities and hold responsibility for risk assessments and site safety management. Use MS Office and project management tools to plan, monitor, and report on progress. Take responsibility for all aspects of project site mobilisation, including travel logistics and coordination. Required Qualifications & Skills: Strong civil engineering background with experience in marine construction, including coastal defence and heavy lift operations. Experience with marine operations, such as managing vessels, barges, and offshore projects. Experience with large-scale plant machinery, including cranes, telehandlers, and forklifts. Relevant plant tickets (e.g., SSSTS, SMSTS) required. Previous experience working with rock armour or similar large-scale, logistics-heavy projects is highly desirable. Familiarity with surveying, trenching, and cable burial operations is a plus. Proven ability to manage project teams, stakeholders, and contractors in challenging environments. Strong organisational and communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office and project management software. Ability to travel to various project sites across UK, with all travel and accommodation arrangements provided. Health and safety qualifications (e.g., SSSTS, SMSTS) and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment. Desirable Experience: Experience in the cable market, including subsea cable burial and survey. Familiarity with offshore and port operations, working in coastal and marine environments. Experience working with heavy plant and equipment on marine construction projects. Experience in managing large, mobile teams and resources across multiple project sites. Knowledge or experience in salvage operations and emergency response is a plus. To be considered please send across an up-to-date version of your CV to Stuart Chappell at Tank Recruitment, Look forward to hearing from you soon