At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead delivery of complex engineering projects in the maritime sector, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence.
- Company: DCS Recruitment focuses on creating a diverse working environment and values fair treatment for all employees.
- Benefits: Flexible office attendance after initial months, with a permanent contract in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Other info: Experience in defence or marine sectors is highly advantageous.
- Why this job: Ideal for candidates transitioning from engineering to project management within the highly regulated maritime industry.
- Qualifications: Essential degree in Engineering or equivalent experience; security clearance eligibility is required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: Hampshire
Department: Projects
Reports To: Programme Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Office Attendance: Initially 5 days per week (first few months) Flexible thereafter depending on project workload
Important Note: this role requires an engineering background and is not suitable for IT-only Project Managers.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex engineering projects within the maritime sector. This role is ideally suited to candidates who have progressed from an engineering discipline into project management and can confidently engage with customers and technical teams. Experience within defence, marine or other highly regulated industries is highly advantageous. Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Delivery
- Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specification
- Ensure projects are properly planned, resourced, and executed
- Assist with Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) cost estimations
- Monitor costs against project plans and escalated deviations
- Create, maintain, and communicate detailed project plans including milestones and deliverables
- Project Planning & Documentation
- Develop comprehensive project specifications and system designs
- Develop functional, environmental, and production test procedures
- Prepare and manage project documentation including manuals, manufacturing record books, interface specifications, handling and storage procedures, and test/inspection plans
- Risk & Governance
- Identify, document, assess, and mitigate project risks
- Escalate significant risks to senior management where appropriate
- Lead and participate in internal and external gateway reviews
- Ensure compliance with internal standards and customer requirements
- Customer & Stakeholder Management
- Manage customer engagement, including meetings and communications
- Provide clear, timely communication to internal and external stakeholders
- Support installation and commissioning activities remotely where required
- Ensure effective handover and training to the Customer Support team
- Conduct project closeout reviews and capture lessons learned
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of the product development lifecycle
- Proven experience delivering projects involving cross-functional teams
- Experience liaising with customers and maintaining high levels of customer service
- Experience working with stakeholders at all levels of seniority
- Strong project management expertise including internal coordination and customer-facing delivery
- Strong engineering background with the ability to engage confidently with customers and technical teams
Desirable
- Experience delivering defence-sector projects
- Experience within product development, NPI or regulated engineering environments
- Mechanical design, programme or project management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (BSc/BEng or equivalent) in Engineering or related discipline, or relevant industry experience
Desirable
- APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
Security Clearance
Ability to obtain security clearance is essential.
Please contact Coral at DCS to apply.
DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality.
Project Manager – SC Clearable employer: DCS Recruitment
Located in Hampshire, DCS Recruitment offers a permanent role with flexible working arrangements. The team prioritises diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees.
