Project Manager
Cammell Laird, Birkenhead
Success in this role depends on robust Project Leadership, Strategic Insight, and a Continuous Improvement Mindset demonstrated through continual drive and determination to be better.
We are looking for a Project Manager to lead and deliver complex, high-value projects in a facility with customer on site presence.
Youll come with a ship building, senior vessel engineering, heavy fabrication engineering background to play a critical role in our operations where youll both roll up your sleeves and operate as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
Who are we?
Part of APCL Group Cammell Laird is known across the globe. Our strategically located facility on the River Mersey operates across 5 core markets: defence refit and repair, commercial refit and repair, defence newbuild projects, commercial newbuild projects and energy.
Across 90 acres we operate four dry docks, a large modular construction hall and extensive covered workshops. Weve played a strategic role in UK shipbuilding for the past 200 years.
So, what will you do?
Lead and manage complex projects with full accountability for budget, timeline, risk, and stakeholder management
Interpret complex technical, commercial, and legal documentation to anticipate risk and provide actionable recommendations
Apply advanced problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective solutions
Promote behaviours and decision-making aligned with the companys vision and values
Champion a culture of learning and continuous professional development
Drive business transformation, manage change, and support business continuity and resilience planning
Provide clear leadership, communication, and direction to multidisciplinary teams internally and externally
Ensure compliance with all relevant HR, governance, and operational policies
What are we looking for?
Experience managing high-value (£10m+) projects in maritime, engineering, or construction
An understating of the complexities of operating within a supply chain meeting MOD standards eg DEF STANs, security clearance
Qualified in Project Management Association for Project Management (APM), PRINCE2 or equivalent with Cost Management Accounting and Estimating capability
Strong commercial, operational, and financial awareness with the ability to see the wider picture and understand the impact of decisions
The ability to lead, influence and inspire cross-functional teams with conflicting priorities
Understand risk management and business continuity
An exceptional communicator with fine-tuned interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of tackling performance and operational challenges well
High personal integrity, tenacity, resilience, and a proactive, solutions-driven mindset
Commitment to driving transformation, quality, and excellence across all areas
Why join us?
Opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful projects as part of a national multi facility business
Exposure to high-value, complex marine projects
Supportive and dynamic work environment at the centre of a marine technology hub on Merseyside, a world class maritime cluster
Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working for Cammell Laird are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us.
You must also undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before your employment starts, which will include a basic DBS check.
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