Project Manager

Portsmouth, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Full Time

Permanent

Salary:

40,000-50,000 DOE



Who we are:

SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.




What we offer:




Private Healthcare with optional family cover Life Assurance (4 x salary) Critical Illness Cover Unlimited Paid Holiday Ongoing professional development and training Pension contribution Flexible Working A culture of diversity and innovative thinking



Role Overview





We are looking for a Project Manager with a strong focus on delivery assurance within complex engineering and marine-based projects. This role is critical to ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while meeting all technical and commercial requirements. Working within a dynamic PMO, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day delivery activities, maintaining accurate project tracking, and ensuring key milestones are met. You will work closely with engineers, planners, and support functions to drive delivery performance and report on project status to key stakeholders. This is a delivery-focused role suited to someone with hands-on project management experience in marine, shipbuilding, engineering, or defence-related environments.

Responsibilities will include:




Lead the planning and delivery of assigned projects, ensuring performance against scope, schedule, and budget. Maintain accurate project tracking and reporting tools, producing clear and timely updates on progress, risks, and resource requirements. Identify delivery risks and issues early and support mitigation planning and recovery actions in collaboration with delivery teams. Coordinate activities across engineering, production, and support functions to maintain momentum and remove blockers to progress. Support the implementation of project controls, including schedule management, cost tracking, and risk reporting. Work with project controls and planning teams to ensure accurate resource forecasting and schedule integrity. Engage with stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment on delivery objectives.



Qualifications and Experience:




Required




Proven experience managing delivery within engineering, marine, shipbuilding, or defence project environments. Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting processes. Proficiency with project tools such as MS Project, Jira, or equivalent, and familiarity with reporting tools like Power BI. Confident communicator with good stakeholder engagement and coordination skills.



Desirable




Recognised project management qualification (e.g., APM PMQ, PRINCE2, PMP). Familiarity with ERP systems and their role in project execution and reporting.



Note

: Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum Existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with Security Check likely for specific projects.*

Values:

Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: weare founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially-adept.

What we expect from you:




Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration Initiative and independent working Honesty and integrity Business and commercial awareness Agility, adaptability and continuous development




We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for an interview we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). However, if we think that your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions we may hold your details on our database and contact you in the future. Please let us know if you do not wish us to keep your details on file.




* Please note that DBS, Driving Licence and reference checks will be carried out and all offers of employment are subject to meeting our requirements.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3371244
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Portsmouth, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned