At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting marine civil engineering projects from start to finish.
- Company: Join a respected, family-run marine construction business in Kent.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Long-term career opportunity with exposure to diverse marine projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in marine environments while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in marine construction or a relevant Civil Engineering degree required.
The predicted salary is between 42300 - 51700 £ per year.
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.
- Apply Now
If you have a passion for marine civil engineering and project delivery and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected marine contractor, we'd love to hear from you.
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