Project Engineer Marine & Defence

SC Clearance Required (or ability to obtain)
Competitive Salary Benefits

Role Overview

We are recruiting for a motivated and organised Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex marine and defence engineering projects within a highly regulated vessel support environment.

This role will play a key part in the planning coordination and execution of engineering activities across vessel upgrade maintenance and modification programmes. Working closely with internal teams OEMs contractors and defence stakeholders the successful candidate will take ownership of technical project delivery and support the implementation of engineering solutions onboard naval and marine assets.

The role would suit an engineer with strong technical knowledge project coordination experience and a background within marine mechanical electrical or defence engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop review and manage technical scopes of work in collaboration with suppliers OEMs contractors and customers
• Support the engineering delivery of vessel upgrades modifications and maintenance activities
• Lead technical planning activities ensuring specifications and deliverables are achievable and clearly defined
• Provide engineering oversight during contractor and OEM activities both on-site and remotely
• Liaise with defence and customer stakeholders to ensure compliance with engineering and regulatory standards
• Support projects from initial request through to execution and close-out
• Assist in preparing work packages schedules and technical documentation
• Monitor project progress and resolve technical issues efficiently
• Ensure compliance with safety quality and operational standards
• Maintain accurate technical records and contribute to project reporting
• Support cost estimation resource planning and change control processes
• Attend project meetings as a technical representative
• Assist clients in identifying and resolving engineering or operational issues to minimise disruption to vessel capability

About You

• HNC/HND or Degree qualified within Mechanical Marine Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
• Previous experience within a Project Engineering or Technical Engineering role
• Strong technical problem-solving ability with hands-on engineering understanding
• Experience managing multiple technical workstreams and coordinating stakeholders
• Knowledge of engineering project delivery maintenance planning and OEM coordination
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Teams Excel and SharePoint

Desirable Experience

• Experience within marine defence shipbuilding naval or heavy engineering environments
• Previous support of MOD Royal Navy or RFA assets
• Knowledge of Classification Society Flag State or defence engineering regulations
• Project management qualifications such as APM PRINCE2 or similar
• Existing SC Clearance advantageous

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave bank holidays
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Free on-site parking
• Company-matched pension scheme

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing marine and defence engineering environment supporting technically challenging and high-profile projects across the UK maritime sector.