At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering projects in mechanical, marine, and defence sectors at HM Naval Base Portsmouth.
- Company: Join a dynamic team supporting the Royal Navy with innovative engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £60,000, fully negotiable based on experience.
- Other info: Opportunity for security clearance and work in secure naval environments.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong mechanical engineering background with experience in contracts or project management.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Salary £60,000 Fully Negotiable depending on experience. This is a hands-on engineering leadership role supporting the delivery of mechanical, marine and defence-related projects within HM Naval Base Portsmouth, dockyard environments and onboard Royal Navy vessels. Experience can be from Defence, Marine, Shipbuilding, but also general Heavy Engineering could have transferrable skills. Key Responsibilities * Managing multiple engineering and maintenance contracts. * Lead, support and develop weld engineers and mechanical engineers. * Lead weld quality reviews, to reduce weld related rework * Project delivery from tender through to completion. * Cost control, forecasting and commercial management. * Client and stakeholder management. * Procurement and subcontractor coordination. * Technical review of engineering documentation. * RAMS preparation and HSEQ compliance. * Managing project programmes, resources and delivery schedules. Candidate Profile We are looking for someone with: * A strong mechanical engineering background. * Knowledge of Mechanical, Welding, Plumbing, Heating practices * Previous experience in Contracts Manager, Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer roles. * It would be useful to have experience within either defence, marine, shipbuilding, ship repair OR heavy engineering sectors. * Commercial and contractual awareness. * NEC contract experience. * Strong customer-facing and leadership skills. * HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience. Location Based from Portsmouth, with regular work undertaken in HM Naval Base Portsmouth, dockyard facilities and onboard naval vessels. Security Clearance Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance, as the role supports defence projects and provides access to secure dockyard and shipboard environments
Contracts Manager (Mechanical OR Marine OR Welding) in Portsmouth employer: Marstep Resourcing Solutions
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