Senior Project Director in Southampton

You will be managing marine engineering projects for a forward-thinking maritime technology business, hybrid working in Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-growing private company that is making a real impact on sustainable shipping. The organisation is at the forefront of developing innovative wind-assisted propulsion systems, helping the industry reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Working with a talented team in a dynamic environment, you’ll enjoy a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. This is an excellent chance to apply your project management skills in an environment where your work truly matters and can help shape the future of clean maritime transport.

The role involves steering projects from conception to installation and operation, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to high standards. More specifically:

• Building simple, practical project plans from initial concepts
• Coordinating engineering teams, suppliers, and internal departments to meet project milestones
• Maintaining clear task lists, ensuring timely completion of actions
• Identifying risks early and escalating issues promptly to mitigate impact
• Helping projects progress by taking proactive leadership and initiative
• Preparing comprehensive timelines, budgets, and progress reports
• Maintaining and organising project documentation and reporting
• Coordinating with subcontract manufacturers, suppliers, and support providers
• Tracking progress across multiple streams to ensure delivery alignments
• Managing logistics, documentation, and supplier readiness to meet project schedules
• Resolving delivery issues efficiently while maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Participating in technical discussions, capturing decisions, and defining clear actions
• Contributing to continuous improvement of project delivery processes as the business scales

The position offers a fantastic blend of technical coordination, stakeholder management, and operational delivery — perfect for someone looking to grow within a pioneering environment.

To succeed, you will have a healthy mix of the following:

• A degree or technical qualification in engineering, marine, manufacturing, or a similar field
• Relevant experience in project management, engineering coordination, or a manufacturing environment
• Strong technical understanding to work credibly with engineering teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• A proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Strong organisational skills with a structured, solutions-focused approach
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities
• Confidence in coordinating with engineers, suppliers, and shipyards
• Proactive ownership of tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to create structure and clarity where none exists
• An understanding of shipping, marine, or offshore sectors is highly advantageous
• Desirable: experience in marine, shipbuilding, offshore, or fabrication sectors; familiarity with project tools; exposure to start-up or fast-growth environments

As a Project Manager, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £45K-£60K depending on experience, complemented by an excellent benefits package. Additional perks include:

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge maritime sustainability projects
• Engagement with a highly innovative and expanding business
• Ownership and responsibility in a role with tangible impacts
• Development pathway into senior project management, programme leadership or operational roles
• Work within a collaborative team environment that values your input
• Flexible working arrangement (hybrid, with 3 days on-site in Southampton)

To apply for the role, simply click the button on this job posting or send your CV in confidence. We look forward to hearing from talented professionals ready to make waves in the maritime technology sector.