Senior Contracts / Project Manager – Marine / Defence
Newcastle‑Upon‑Tyne • £55,000‑£65,000 • Monday‑Thursday 8:00‑16:30 / 15:30 Friday
Job Description
Are you from a marine engineering or project management background? Are you looking for a senior role within a rapidly growing organisation, where you will be responsible for a team of project engineers, delivering on a range of upgrade and refurbishment projects? This is a key leadership role, an office‑based position, where you will manage a team of project engineers. You will be responsible for leading project teams and coordinating with internal departments, contractors, OEMs and defence stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to strict regulatory and quality standards. The role offers a strong mix of project delivery, client interaction, and contract management, making it ideal for someone looking to progress into a senior, commercially focused position within the marine/defence sector. You'll be joining a well‑established organisation offering long‑term stability, career development, and the opportunity to work on high‑value and technically challenging projects. This role would suit a project manager, contracts manager, or senior project engineer with a marine or defence background, looking to take the next step into a leadership role.
The Role
* Senior Contracts / Project Manager – Office based
* Managing vessel upgrade and refurbishment projects from award to completion
* Leading and coordinating project teams, contractors, and OEMs
* Overseeing both technical delivery and commercial/contractual aspects
* Liaising with defence stakeholders and ensuring regulatory compliance
* Managing project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation
The Candidate
* Marine Engineering, Defence, or Shipbuilding background
* Experience in project or contract management
* Experience managing multiple projects and teams
* Strong stakeholder and client‑facing skills
* Commercial awareness
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