• Hold an unlimited Class 1 or 2 Marine Engineers Certificate, equivalent Naval Architecture Qualification, Electrical / Mechanical Engineering HND or an APM Project Management qualification with extensive marine experience.
• Experience of leading on projects in a similar role.
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of competence in all aspects of leading project management. Demonstrate experience of scoping a project, project management and implementation of small to medium scale projects in a similar role.
• Proven experience in all aspects of Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collate and report effective project information.
• Knowledge of programme office / project processes and practices and use of project tools and methodologies in conjunction with good understanding of full project lifecycle. (Desirable)
• Experience in commercial ship operations and management, sea going Marine (Deck) or Engineering background advantageous. (Desirable)
• Experience in quality management systems, processes and procedures. (Desirable)

• Lead and manage the delivery of projects on time, within cost and excellent quality following the vessel improvement process.
• Attending ships prior and during installation and commissioning as necessary, working with all stakeholders, to achieve successful project delivery and closure.
• Manage assigned project budgets ensuring spent is forecast and controlled within budget limits. Production of reports as required.
• Ensure detailed project planning is carried out establishing budget, cost control and supervision of suppliers and contractors to ensure all equipment installation and commissioning work is carried out with the objective of achieving fully reliable and operational systems to the agreed specifications.
• Project Specifications, project planning, developing and meeting project budgets, project implementation and procurement, delivery and contractor management, quality of work, testing commissioning and setting up monitoring and information systems which will be transferred to Business as Usual on completion of the project. Project approval and termination and subsequent lessons learned review.
• Ensuring Management of Change Process is used to plan and deliver assigned project work.
• Responding to queries and questions associated with project work (e.g., investigations into near misses and technical incidents).
• Lead as liaison between the company, contractors, Classification Society and Flag State on assigned project works.
• Liaison with relevant Chief Engineers, crews and Technical and Marine Superintendents to ensure they are aware of any on board changes as a result of project work. Pre-approval and vetting of changes and post approval of project work completion and updated processes and procedures as a result of the changes implemented.
• Liaison with the Maintenance Management Team to identify any changes to assets (equipment fit etc) and any update to maintenance requirements as a result of assigned Projects.
• Liaison with the Supplier Requirements team to ensure OEMs / Service agent contracts are in place and any other contracts required for parts and support.
• Support with Technical reviews of project work delivered elsewhere in the business, where delegated by Senior Projects Manager, reviewing and signing off project delivery plans and designs from a Technical Point of view.
• In conjunction with the Procurement Department, procure subcontractors and parts on the best terms possible to minimise project spend but ensuring maintenance of quality of delivered systems.
• Participation and chairing in specified project meetings as directed by Senior Projects Manager.
• To support Continual Improvement processes and improve the processes and procedures for project management, ensuring lessons are identified and learned post every event and shared and aligned with wider stakeholders.

• Engineering degree or equivalent (mechanical, industrial, production).
• Experience working on Creo CAD package.
• Ability to make reliability engineering judgements under pressure.
• Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment.
• Organised, disciplined & methodical approach to problem solving.
• Motivated with strong interpersonal & team skills.
• Sound practical experience with Excel and Word.
• FMEA software experience (beneficial)
• NPI experience (beneficial)
• 3D print design experience (beneficial)

• Work closely with SED/R&D to ensure products are designed for ease of manufacturing and produced reliably and performs consistently.
• Evaluate prototype parts/assembly of new designs and provide feedback to SED/R&D on various issues to aid assembly procedure and tooling design.
• Design tooling and equipment required to simplify the assembly of the product.
• Propose alternative tooling solutions to address various assembly requirement, improve and automate the assembly process.
• Design tooling using Creo CAD package to the required specification for quotation, manufacture and 3D modelling. Use of Creo CAD package in line with company procedure.
• Perform Load and Stress analysis, engineering calculations.
• Perform component and material selection and validation.
• Design within BS and ISO standards.
• Perform Tooling Design reviews with stakeholders. Prepare presentation and reports for the design reviews.
• Sourcing of external equipment to aid and improved production operations.
• Working with Tooling Manufactures to answer any technical questions promptly and professionally. Ensuring on time delivery of tooling.
• Inspection of new tooling upon delivery to ensure conformance with drawing specification.
• Performing tooling validation and validation documentation (Plan, report, ITS, pictures, videos).
• Provide Lifting Equipment Design/technical documentation in line with Health and Safety standards.
• Understand and comply with the clean area environmental rules. Adhere to mandatory Quality and Safety procedures, including build documentation, ESD, Risk assessments, COSHH and Manual Handling regulations.
• Define the calibration period & inspection requirement for each tooling. Maintain in-house maintenance databases where applicable. Ensure that Maintenance requirements, spare parts strategy/information, TPM are recorded and released to manufacturing.
• Performing DFMEA, RA (machine/tooling/equipment), PUWER assessments.
• Training of Operators/Trainers in the use of new tooling and build processes.
• Attends products New Process Introduction (NPI) and New Product Introduction meetings and provide inputs into the minutes. Provide reports or meeting minutes.
• Ensures assembly tooling documentation is approved and released on time.
• Ensures that tooling / equipment are procured and validated/commissioned as per company standard to meet development and production plans.
• Perform investigations and Root Causes analysis for the tooling defects. Implement improvements and poka-yoke solutions to eliminate defects in the future.
• Constantly reviews and analysis production processes and tooling to improve efficiency, quality, HSE, down time, reject rates and reduce standard times and cost.
• Conducts production processes audits on tooling procedures to ensure all are compliant.
• Leads/ participates in variety of Kaizen projects to reduce waste, improve standard build times and reduce production cost.
• Support and collaborate with department: Supply Chain Engineers, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Manufacturing Support, Training School, Call Off, SQM, etc.

• A minimum of 3-5 years previous recruitment experience (ideally within Marine and Shipping)
• Previous sales/business development experience is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Great attention to detail and organisational skills
• A positive and self-motivated approach

• A fun-filled, supportive and flexible working environment
• Be part of it all, we are a small company so the team regularly meet up to discuss all company goings on (marketing, branding, financials). 
• Any ideas/suggestions are always welcome and listened to.
• Freedom to work and manage your own desk.
• A competitive salary with uncapped bonus potential.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• The successful applicant will be a time-served Fabricator/Welder (SVQ Level 3 or equivalent) with strong fabrication and site experience.
• You will have proven supervisory or leadership capability and be working towards a CSWIP Welding Inspector qualification (minimum 3.1).
• You will demonstrate the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, maintain QA/QC compliance and traceability documentation, and work effectively within a marine or shipbuilding environment.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Marine experience is desirable.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Working Foreman / Quality Inspector will undertake a dual-responsibility role combining hands-on fabrication work with team supervision and quality inspection duties.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and leading a skilled workshop team
• Carrying out fabrication and welding activities as required
• Conducting welding inspections in line with CSWIP standards
• Ensuring QA/QC compliance, documentation accuracy, and material traceability
• Supporting shipbuilding and marine engineering projects
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity on site

The role plays a critical part in driving operational efficiency while ensuring all work meets required technical and quality standards.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER 

• Negotiable salary/rate
• Permanent, full-time position
• Regular overtime opportunities
  • 28 days annual leave (increasing with service)
  • Long-term career stability
  • Career progression within a growing UK marine engineering group.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• Good knowledge of Purchasing principles and past experience within a Purchasing role
• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized and motivated individual with an ability to work on own initiative
• Good knowledge of MS packages including Excel and Word

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensure competent quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and associated administrative processes
• Provide a constant source of quality goods and services to the fleet of managed vessels of various age and class trading on a global basis
• Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers
• Interact effectively with entities both within and outside of the Purchasing Division
• Implement and manage third party logistics
• Provide regular feedback on Approved Vendor performance
• Occasional travel as required

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package.

• Extensive experience in dry docking, slipping, or Syncrolift operations.
• Must be willing to travel to the Company’s other facilities to carry out similar work.
• Have good written and spoken English.
• Be able to work in a busy and challenging ship repair yard / dry dock environment.
• Be flexible with hours of work with weekday and weekend working aligned to role level and remit.
• Hold a full drivers’ licence.

• Expertly manage and coordinate all vessel docking/undocking operations at all 5x dry dock locations.
• Reviewing vessel plans.
• Liaise with naval architects.
• Lead all aspects of the dry docking activity and effectively coordinating the docking teams; and manage dry dock assets and equipment.
• Demonstrate a high commitment to Health and Safety on all sites (including the client sites).
• Be the company’s responsible person for all aspects of the dry dock usage.
• Study vessel docking plans and set out dock blocks in preparation of vessel docking.
• Meet with vessel master and crew to ensure they understand the requirements for their vessel docking.
• Control and direct the team assigned to docking any vessel so that the work is carried out correctly and safely.
• Ensure that all vessels are correctly secured and shored in a professional and safe manner.
• Ensure that the structure of the dry dock, its associated pumping systems, and the dock blocks and shores are maintained.

• Car allowance.
• Private Medical with additional dental and optical benefits.
• Company pension.
• Company life assurance.
• Company Income Protection.
• Gym discount.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• 29 days holiday per year plus an additional 5 local/public holidays.

• Proven experience as a Vessel Manager or Technical Superintendent, with a solid background in the technical and operational management of vessels.(preferred)
• Deep technical understanding of shipboard systems is essential. A Second Engineer (Class 2) CoC or higher is preferred.
• Practical experience in RoRo or short-sea shipping operations, with knowledge of their specific maintenance, port turnaround, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS, and other international conventions governing vessel safety, environmental protection, and operational compliance.
• Proficient in English, with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with ship and shore-based teams.
• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally to attend vessel dry dockings, client meetings etc.
• Valid EU or UK driving license.

• Oversee the technical management of 3–5 vessels, ensuring safe, efficient operations in full compliance with international conventions, flag-state regulations, class requirements, and company standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all maintenance and repair activities including dry-dockings, intermediate surveys, and major overhauls while ensuring that work scopes, budgets, and schedules are clearly defined and effectively executed.
• Monitor vessel condition and performance, including machinery reliability, fuel efficiency, and planned maintenance (PMS) compliance, initiating corrective actions where required.
• Conduct regular vessel inspections (typically quarterly) to assess technical condition, verify safety and environmental standards, and follow up on corrective actions from audits or inspections.
• Prepare, justify, and manage vessel budgets, tracking actual expenditures and ensuring cost control within owner-approved limits; escalate significant variances to the Fleet Manager.
• Coordinate procurement and logistics of spares, stores, and services through the assigned Technical Officer/Purchaser, ensuring timely and cost-effective supply chain support to vessels.
• Ensure statutory and class survey compliance, maintaining awareness of due dates for certificates, surveys, and dry-dockings, and ensuring required work is planned and completed.
• Close coordination with terminals and commercial operators to maintain schedule integrity and minimize service disruption.
• Support incident response and investigations, performing root-cause analysis and implementing preventive measures to improve fleet safety and reliability.
• Represent the company and owners’ interests in vetting inspections, third-party audits, and pre-purchase or pre-takeover inspections as required.
• Provide clear and regular reporting to owners and the Fleet Manager on vessel condition, performance, incidents, and ongoing projects.
• Work closely with the Operations and QHSE Managers, aligning technical, operational, and safety priorities for the assigned ships.
• Maintain strong relationships with Masters and Chief Engineers, providing guidance, technical advice, and leadership to ensure onboard teams meet company expectations.

• Engineering degree or equivalent (mechanical, industrial, production).
• Experience working on Creo CAD package.
• Ability to make reliability engineering judgements under pressure.
• Experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment.
• Organised, disciplined & methodical approach to problem solving.
• Motivated with strong interpersonal & team skills.
• Sound practical experience with Excel and Word.
• FMEA software experience (beneficial)
• NPI experience (beneficial)
• 3D print design experience (beneficial)

• Work closely with SED/R&D to ensure products are designed for ease of manufacturing and produced reliably and performs consistently.
• Evaluate prototype parts/assembly of new designs and provide feedback to SED/R&D on various issues to aid assembly procedure and tooling design.
• Design tooling and equipment required to simplify the assembly of the product.
• Propose alternative tooling solutions to address various assembly requirement, improve and automate the assembly process.
• Design tooling using Creo CAD package to the required specification for quotation, manufacture and 3D modelling. Use of Creo CAD package in line with company procedure.
• Perform Load and Stress analysis, engineering calculations.
• Perform component and material selection and validation.
• Design within BS and ISO standards.
• Perform Tooling Design reviews with stakeholders. Prepare presentation and reports for the design reviews.
• Sourcing of external equipment to aid and improved production operations.
• Working with Tooling Manufactures to answer any technical questions promptly and professionally. Ensuring on time delivery of tooling.
• Inspection of new tooling upon delivery to ensure conformance with drawing specification.
• Performing tooling validation and validation documentation (Plan, report, ITS, pictures, videos).
• Provide Lifting Equipment Design/technical documentation in line with Health and Safety standards.
• Understand and comply with the clean area environmental rules. Adhere to mandatory Quality and Safety procedures, including build documentation, ESD, Risk assessments, COSHH and Manual Handling regulations.
• Define the calibration period & inspection requirement for each tooling. Maintain in-house maintenance databases where applicable. Ensure that Maintenance requirements, spare parts strategy/information, TPM are recorded and released to manufacturing.
• Performing DFMEA, RA (machine/tooling/equipment), PUWER assessments.
• Training of Operators/Trainers in the use of new tooling and build processes.
• Attends products New Process Introduction (NPI) and New Product Introduction meetings and provide inputs into the minutes. Provide reports or meeting minutes.
• Ensures assembly tooling documentation is approved and released on time.
• Ensures that tooling / equipment are procured and validated/commissioned as per company standard to meet development and production plans.
• Perform investigations and Root Causes analysis for the tooling defects. Implement improvements and poka-yoke solutions to eliminate defects in the future.
• Constantly reviews and analysis production processes and tooling to improve efficiency, quality, HSE, down time, reject rates and reduce standard times and cost.
• Conducts production processes audits on tooling procedures to ensure all are compliant.
• Leads/ participates in variety of Kaizen projects to reduce waste, improve standard build times and reduce production cost.
• Support and collaborate with department: Supply Chain Engineers, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Maintenance, Manufacturing Support, Training School, Call Off, SQM, etc.

• Proven experience in custom price building for dry dock work.
• Ability to interpret job specifications and translate them into accurate resource requirements and project timelines.
• Background in steelworks or mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Experience working within the marine and oil & gas industries, with rig experience being highly desirable.
• Previous hands-on welding/fabrication experience (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in carrying out technical surveys.
• Competent in developing planners and work programmes.
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal operational teams.

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for dry dock and related works.
• Review job specifications and survey information to define scope, resources, and scheduling requirements.
• Conduct site and technical surveys to support estimating and planning activities.
• Develop and maintain project planners and work programmes to support delivery teams.
• Work closely with clients, suppliers, and the wider operations team to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Support project execution by providing timely and accurate commercial and technical input.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT 

• Proven experience in custom price building for dry dock work.
• Ability to interpret job specifications and translate them into accurate resource requirements and project timelines.
• Background in steelworks or mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Experience working within the marine and oil & gas industries, with rig experience being highly desirable.
• Previous hands-on welding/fabrication experience (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in carrying out technical surveys.
• Competent in developing planners and work programmes.
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal operational teams.

JOB DESCRIPTION  

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for dry dock and related works.
• Review job specifications and survey information to define scope, resources, and scheduling requirements.
• Conduct site and technical surveys to support estimating and planning activities.
• Develop and maintain project planners and work programmes to support delivery teams.
• Work closely with clients, suppliers, and the wider operations team to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Support project execution by providing timely and accurate commercial and technical input.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER  

Competitive salary and benefits package

The Harbours Manager will manage and develop a portfolio of leisure and commercial harbours, overseeing operations, driving growth and marketing, and working with users, communities, and partners to maximise economic potential.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• Proven experience in harbour operations
• Relevant professional qualification in a related discipline
• Strong awareness of emerging industries and opportunities for harbour growth
• Sound knowledge of port-related compliance and health and safety requirements
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to a customer-focused approach

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead a customer-focused, high-performing team that meets the needs of diverse harbour users and stakeholders
• Drive regeneration, development and inward investment through a clear vision, partnership working and robust business cases
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders, regulators and governance bodies, providing expert advice on harbour matters
• Deliver continuous improvement through innovation, effective use of resources and new ways of working
• Maximise income and value by developing commercial opportunities, marketing harbour services and managing budgets effectively

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER 

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package.

• We’re looking for ‘tech-curious’, competent and dynamic individuals with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Degree in electronic engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ hands on experience in a comparable role or setting.
• Technically proficient with in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of RADAR, radio and microwave engineering as well as the design and repair of electrical, electronic and computer-based systems, analogue and digital telecommunications systems.
• Ability to work at height to an advanced level and achieve the relevant certifications required to perform the role.
• Able to pass medical evaluation and maintain fitness levels to be able to fulfil the job role and to do so safely.
• Customer service focus is a must have as well as a methodical approach with great attention to detail.
• You’ll also need to remain calm under pressure, be a great team player, and be able to work independently and be trusted to take ownership and deliver to agreed deadlines and standards.

• Working as part of the team providing and maintaining systems and hardware for a broad range of services such as RADAR, vessel identification and tracking, radio communications as well as tidal and weather information.
• The Field Engineer will also secure, manage, monitor and maintain IP and microwave networks.
• You’ll ensure existing assets are regularly maintained and will also guide the planning, installation and support for operational critical equipment and systems.
• You’ll be required to form part of an on-call rota which, for every one out of four weeks, includes being a point of contact out of hours and working the weekend in Gravesend.

• Salary: £60,168 per annum + 26% allowances (£75,811)
• Benefits package:
  • Access to training with both internal and external courses provided
  • Structured plans to guide personal development
  • 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
  • Generous pension
  • Onsite parking with electric charging
  • Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Access to MyGymDiscounts.