You will be a lead for contracts for Royal Navy /MOD vessels. Requiring experience in project or contract management, preferably within defence, marine, or shipbuilding sectors.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the Project team, ensuring the successful development and closeout of all technical tasks.
Oversee planning and execution of upgrade programs, providing detailed work packages and schedules to MOD, contractors, and ships’ staff.
Liaise with MOD representatives to ensure alignment with defence engineering and regulatory standards.
Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, and OEMs to define scope, budgets, and resource requirements.
Deliver projects from initial request through execution and completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget performance.
Ensure technical solutions are delivered in a timely and effective manner, including upgrades and modifications to vessels.
Manage cost and resource estimation, change control processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate technical documentation and produce comprehensive project reports..
Ensure project delivery adheres to safety, quality, and statutory regulations.
Monitor team performance through KPIs and provide monthly reports to the General Manager.
Maintain awareness of industry standards and classification requirements.
Undertake any other technical or operational duties as required.
Skills and Experience required for the Contracts Manager role:
Demonstrated experience in project or contract management, preferably within defence, marine, or shipbuilding sectors
HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Marine, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
Experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple technical workstreams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.
Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
Having a background supporting MOD-managed assets, particularly Royal Navy or RFA is desirable
Knowledge of Classification Societies, Flag State requirements, and defence regulations.
Full details of the Contracts Manager role is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit. website. INDH
Salary description
£0.00 - £57000.00 per year