Project Manager – Defence Contract

Job Description

Project Manager – Defence Maintenance Refit Project
Location: Rosyth, Scotland 
Project Duration: August 2025 – February 2026
Start Date: 1st Week of August 2025
Security Clearance: UK Nationals Only – Security clearance required
Work Pattern: Potential 24/7 operations

Competitive rates of pay

Overview:
This is a high-profile, intensive refit and maintenance project The focus of the project is on the underwater systems and structural integrity of the vessel, necessitating a complex and tightly managed work schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coordinate, and manage the end-to-end execution of the underwater and below-the-waterline scope of work

• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of major components including:

  • Replacement of 288 external hull valves and 170 HP saltwater valves.

  • Shaft removal, inspection, repair, and reinstallation.

  • Rudder drop, inspection, repair, and reinstallation.

  • Stabiliser and coupling system inspections and repairs.

  • Inspection of 29 ship-side tanks, including potential reactive growth work from Lloyd’s Register findings.

  • Installation and inspection of anodes and cathodic protection systems.

  • Coordination of all additional below-the-line works as identified.

• Manage and deploy resources for continuous 24/7 operations as required to meet project deadlines.

• Interface with Royal Navy representatives, Lloyd’s surveyors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

• Monitor and manage risk, ensuring contingency plans are in place for any emerging issues.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, progress reports, and compliance tracking.

• Liaise with ship’s office and watch staff; ship’s full crew will be offboarded for the duration.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in managing large-scale defence naval or marine engineering projects, ideally involving dry dock, hull, and underwater systems.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive a multi-disciplinary team under tight timelines.

• Excellent understanding of mechanical, structural, and marine systems.

• Familiarity with working to classification society standards (e.g., Lloyd’s Register).

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Demonstrated capability in managing 24/7 shift-based operations.

• Proficient in project management tools and reporting.

• UK Nationals only – must be eligible and willing to undergo MOD security clearance.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working on Royal Navy vessels or other major defence maritime assets.

• Engineering qualifications or marine/naval architecture background.

• Knowledge of cathodic protection systems and valve/hull refurbishment methodologies.

UK Nationals Only