Project Engineer – Marine & Defence

 South Shields
 Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Project Engineer to join a busy marine and defence engineering environment supporting projects across Royal Navy vessels.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in marine, mechanical, or electrical engineering who enjoys managing technical project delivery within a fast-paced engineering setting.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and implementation of engineering upgrades and modifications, working closely with internal departments, OEMs, contractors, and MOD stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and prioritise technical scopes of work in collaboration with suppliers, OEMs, contractors, and customers.
• Support and oversee engineering upgrades and vessel modifications.
• Lead technical elements during project planning, ensuring specifications and deliverables are achievable and clearly defined.
• Provide engineering support and technical oversight during contractor and OEM activities both on-site and remotely.
• Liaise with MOD representatives to ensure compliance with defence engineering standards and regulations.
• Manage projects from initial request through execution and final close out.
• Support the preparation of detailed work packs and engineering documentation.
• Monitor project progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate technical records and contribute to project reporting.
• Support cost estimation, resource planning, change control, and continuous improvement activities.
• Attend client meetings as the lead engineering representative.
• Proactively support project delivery to minimise operational disruption and maintain vessel capability.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within a Project Engineering role, ideally within marine, defence, shipbuilding, or heavy engineering sectors.
• Strong technical problem-solving abilities with practical engineering knowledge.
• Experience managing multiple technical workstreams and liaising with a range of stakeholders.
• Good understanding of engineering project lifecycles, maintenance planning, and OEM coordination.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting Royal Navy, MOD, or defence-related projects.
• Knowledge of Classification Society, Flag State, and defence engineering regulations.
• Project Management qualifications such as PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent.

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Holiday buy/sell scheme.
• Flexible core working hours.
• Free parking.
• Company matched pension scheme.

If you are a skilled Project Engineer looking for your next opportunity within the marine and defence sector, we would be keen to hear from you.

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