At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical projects in marine and heavy engineering, ensuring safety and quality.
- Company: Dynamic company in Southampton focused on marine sector growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career advancement, and hands-on leadership opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and explore new opportunities in a thriving industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in exciting marine projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in mechanical engineering with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with strong mechanical, operational, and commercial expertise to take ownership of projects across marine and heavy engineering environments. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead and develop the mechanical team across workshop, site, and project activities, ensuring delivery is safe, efficient, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
- Operational planning and labour allocation
- Project coordination and delivery
- Client and subcontractor management
- Health, safety, and quality compliance
- Supporting business growth and identifying new opportunities
- Lead mechanical operations across multiple projects
- Manage project budgets, timelines, and delivery
- Coordinate labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors
- Ensure full compliance with HSE, quality, and company standards
Minimum 5 years' experience in marine, mechanical engineering, ship repair, civil engineering, or maintenance. Proven supervisory or management experience. Strong commercial awareness and estimating capability. Mechanical qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience. Full UK driving licence. Marine or dockside mechanical systems experience. Experience in permit-controlled environments (confined spaces, hot works, etc.). Client facing project delivery experience.
If you are an experienced Mechanical Manager looking to advance your career and contribute to exciting projects within the marine sector, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dynamic team in Southampton.
Experienced Mechanical Manager in Southampton employer: Matchtech Mobility
Join a forward-thinking company in Southampton that values hands-on leadership and offers a collaborative work culture. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to continuous training and growth opportunities while working on exciting marine and heavy engineering projects. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment committed to safety and quality.
