At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical operations, manage project budgets, and ensure compliance with HSE standards.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in Southampton focused on marine and heavy engineering projects.
- Benefits: Opportunity to advance your career in a hands-on leadership role with exciting projects.
- Other info: Experience in permit-controlled environments is essential.
- Why this job: Take ownership of diverse projects while developing a skilled mechanical team.
- Qualifications: Minimum 5 years' experience in marine or mechanical engineering and proven management skills required.
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.
Mechanical Manager (Permanent) in Southampton employer: Matchtech Mobility
This company is located in Southampton and focuses on marine and heavy engineering. They offer opportunities for career advancement and are committed to health, safety, and quality compliance across all projects.
