Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Poole, Dorset
Pay Rate: £50,000 - £55,000
Contract Type: Permanent
We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to support a busy maintenance division, keeping planned service work, vessel communication, reporting and customer handovers running smoothly across a fast-paced operation.
Project Manager Responsibilities
Plan and manage service and maintenance schedules with the client
Coordinate travel, accommodation, breaks and time in lieu for the field team
Oversee team planning, workload, equipment and readiness
Develop clear maintenance reporting and follow-up processes
Visit completed installations and support smooth handover into maintenance
Manage the shared inbox and vessel communications
Log issues, track actions and take ownership through to resolution
Build project plans with key milestones for vessel onboarding
Provide weekly updates, highlighting risks and solutions
Prepare monthly customer reports, including visit summaries, usage analysis and costs
Maintain budget trackers after service visits
Review KPI data and feedback to identify service improvements
Essential Skills for the Project Manager
Previous experience as a Project Manager in a service, maintenance, operations or customer-facing environment
Strong project planning and reporting skills
Confident written and verbal communication
Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail
Comfortable managing deadlines, priorities and changing requirements
Able to work with internal teams, customers and external partners
Confident using data, reports and feedback to improve service performance
Available for occasional out-of-hours work and travel when required
Desirable Experience
PRINCE2, Agile or similar project management training
Experience supporting cruise, marine, hospitality, logistics or facilities-based operations
Experience preparing customer reports, cost summaries or KPI reviews
This Project Manager role would suit someone practical, organised and confident dealing with both customers and internal teams. As Project Manager, you’ll play a key part in keeping vessel maintenance work visible, accountable and delivered to a high standard.
If you’re an experienced Project Manager who wants to be part of a business that values people and progress, apply directly or call Kate at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed) for more information