Project Manager – Marine & Heavy Lift Logistics
Location Options:
* Greater Bristol
* Newcastle
* Nottinghamshire
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week (additional hours may apply, with uplift and overtime rates)
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000, plus a 15% bonus (up to £9,750), paid quarterly
A Unique Opportunity to Lead Marine Logistics Projects on a National Scale
A leading UK-based logistics provider is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Marine) to lead complex multimodal projects across key sectors, including offshore renewables, defence, nuclear, and civil infrastructure. This role involves significant technical, operational, and commercial responsibilities, particularly managing the critical interfaces between land and marine environments using advanced methods and equipment.
Key Benefits
* Competitive salary: £50,000 – £65,000 depending on experience
* Performance-related bonus: up to 15% (£9,750), paid quarterly, consistently achieved in recent periods
* 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
* Private medical insurance & income protection
* Hybrid working model:
* First 3 months primarily office and site-based for onboarding and team integration
* Post-onboarding: flexibility to work remotely where project scope allows
* Company laptop and phone provided
* Career development supported via a structured internal success framework
* Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
About the Role
Core Responsibilities:
* Technical, Operational, and Commercial Project Management:
* Manage all phases of project delivery, utilising specific transport methods such as SPMT, barge transportation, RORO and LOLO operations, and heavy lift vessel transport.
* Oversee contract management, ensuring compliance with terms, capturing all variations, and implementing milestone payments and favourable payment terms.
* Proactively manage project financials, including cost control and strategic purchasing to maximise profitability.
* Produce and review engineering documentation, supporting junior engineers and ensuring compliance with technical standards using engineering software packages like AutoCAD, Inventor, or Navisworks.
* Risk and Quality Management:
* Proactively manage risks across commercial, operational, environmental, and safety domains to protect all stakeholders.
* Client and Relationship Management:
* Cultivate and maintain positive, proactive relationships with clients, contributing to tendering activities and strategic business development.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
* Essential:
* Bachelor’s degree or a sea-going/marine qualification with demonstrable experience in multimodal project delivery.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and specific engineering software packages.
* Desirable:
* Master’s degree in marine engineering or a related field.
* Over 5 years’ experience in managing complex logistics and transport operations.
Location:
* Office locations are in Greater Bristol (North Somerset), Newcastle (North-East), and Nottinghamshire. Choose the closest location.
How to Apply
To express your interest in this position, please send your CV to Harry.wynnsands@mde-group.com, or apply via the link provided. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we’d be happy to support you.