Marine Contracts Manager

Position: Senior Marine Contracts Manager

Job ID: 2094/49

Location: Newcastle 

Rate/Salary 60-65k 

Benefits: 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

HSB 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.

The below job description will outline this position of: Senior Marine Contracts Manager

Typically, 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.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Senior Marine Contracts Manager:

Lead and manage the project team to ensure successful development and close-out of all technical tasks.

Oversee planning and execution of various programs with detailed work packages and schedules for 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.

Manage cost and resource estimation, change control processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain accurate technical documentation and produce comprehensive project reports.

Represent the client at meetings and contribute to invoice preparation and negotiation of final settlements.

Ensure project delivery adheres to safety, quality, and statutory regulations.

Monitor team performance through KPIs and report to senior management.

Maintain awareness of industry standards and classification requirements.

Undertake any other technical or operational duties as required.

Qualifications and requirements for the Senior Marine Contracts Manager:

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)

Desirable: background supporting MOD-managed assets, particularly Royal Navy or RFA.

Desirable: knowledge of Classification Societies, Flag State requirements, and defence regulations.

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role