Title: Coastal State Service Lead / Assistant Project Manager Location: Southampton (3 days in office, 2 days on-site visiting stakeholders), UK Pay Rate: Depends on Experience Type & Duration: Contract |12 Months InsideIR35 Full Job Description : Key Requirements: Mandatory: Professional Certificate of Master Mariner 2.2 unlimited (non-negotiable) Command experience Project management experience Senior-level navigation experience Government experience (preferably in coastal state services or similar) Experience liaising with stakeholders, particularly Lighthouse Authorities Familiarity with regulatory settings (desirable) and project management Role Overview: This is a temporary role to support the Client in closing knowledge gaps regarding new and emerging maritime technologies. The successful candidate will contribute to developing the Client position on future international maritime regulations, especially within the International Maritime forums. The role involves research, analysis, written reports, and recommendations for the Clients to adopt new technologies and processes. Key responsibilities include liaising with internal teams, international regulatory bodies, and ensuring the Clients compliance with global maritime regulations, as well as reviewing technologies that will replace legacy systems.