About the role:

We are looking for someone on a Temporary Contract or Permanent basis to lead and oversee major projects from initiation through to completion. They will ensure compliance with technical, regulatory, commercial and contractual obligations, manage risk and change, coordinate multidisciplinary teams (engineering, fabrication, supply chain, quality, commissioning)

• Develop detailed project plans (scope, schedule, budget, resources) and ensure alignment with business strategy and stakeholder expectations.
• Monitor project progress, manage variances, and implement corrective actions to keep the project on track.
• Ensure deliverables meet technical, regulatory and quality standards (ship-building/marine engineering context).
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide regular status reports to senior management and Board as required.
• Manage customer relationships and expectations, negotiate change control and contract amendments.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks (commercial, technical, health & safety, regulatory) and maintain a risk register.
• Lead change-control processes: ensure scope changes are evaluated for cost/time/quality and approved appropriately.
• Ensure project governance standards, documentation, audits and compliance with public-sector (or quasi-public) accountability frameworks (important for FMPG).
• Manage a multidisciplinary project team (engineering, procurement, Operations, commissioning, QA/QC) set objectives, monitor performance, promote collaboration.
• Liaise with supply chain and subcontractors, ensure delivery of materials, services, and fabrication to schedule.
• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement and excellence in execution

Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in engineering (shipbuilding, marine, mechanical) or related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Proven project management experience in shipbuilding, marine engineering, major fabrication or heavy engineering environment.

Location:

Port Glasgow (Onsite)