Marine Contracts Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Job Description
Position: Senior Marine Contracts Manager\n\nJob ID: 2094/49\n\nLocation: Newcastle \n\nRate/Salary 60-65k \n\nBenefits: 23 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 4 years), Holiday buy/sell scheme, Flexible core working hours, Free on-site parking, Company-matched pension scheme\n\nHSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.\n\nThe below job description will outline this position of: Senior Marine Contracts Manager\n\nTypically, this person will be a proactive and highly organised leader responsible for managing and coordinating the delivery of key vessel projects. The role involves leading a project team, overseeing planning and execution, liaising with the MOD, contractors, and OEMs, and ensuring all contract deliverables are met on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.\n\nHSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.\n\nDuties and responsibilities of the Senior Marine Contracts Manager:\n\nLead and manage the project team to ensure successful development and close-out of all technical tasks.\n\t\nOversee planning and execution of various programs with detailed work packages and schedules for MOD, contractors, and ships’ staff.\n\t\nLiaise with MOD representatives to ensure alignment with defence engineering and regulatory standards.\n\t\nCoordinate with internal departments, contractors, and OEMs to define scope, budgets, and resource requirements.\n\t\nManage cost and resource estimation, change control processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\t\nMaintain accurate technical documentation and produce comprehensive project reports.\n\t\nRepresent the client at meetings and contribute to invoice preparation and negotiation of final settlements.\n\t\nEnsure project delivery adheres to safety, quality, and statutory regulations.\n\t\nMonitor team performance through KPIs and report to senior management.\n\t\nMaintain awareness of industry standards and classification requirements.\n\t\nUndertake any other technical or operational duties as required.\n\nQualifications and requirements for the Senior Marine Contracts Manager:\n\nDemonstrated experience in project or contract management, preferably within defence, marine, or shipbuilding sectors.\n\t\nHNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Marine, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).\n\t\nExperience managing cross-functional teams and multiple technical workstreams.\n\t\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.\n\t\nProject management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).\n\t\nProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)\n\t\nDesirable: background supporting MOD-managed assets, particularly Royal Navy or RFA.\n\t\nDesirable: knowledge of Classification Societies, Flag State requirements, and defence regulations.\n\nThis vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role
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