Project Supervisor
Position: Project Supervisor (Marine Engineering)
Job ID: 936/55
Location: Plymouth
Rate/Salary: £45K - £50K
Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a leading specialist recruiter operating across the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors.
With a wide range of permanent and contract opportunities available both in the UK and internationally, we pride ourselves on connecting skilled professionals with reputable clients.
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My client is seeking an experienced Project Supervisor to oversee and coordinate marine engineering projects from quotation through to delivery and invoicing.
You’ll supervise our workforce and sub-contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while supporting the management team with planning, reporting, labour management, and continuous improvement.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong engineering background and proven leadership skills to grow their career with a reputable company at the forefront of ship repair, shipbuilding, offshore works, and renewables.
Key Responsibilities for the Project Supervisor:
• Supervise and monitor employees and sub-contractors, ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality standards, and operational procedures.
• Support multiple trades and adapt to varying project needs.
• Plan and coordinate project activities, manage costs and budgets, and identify opportunities for improving profit margins.
• Ensure all necessary RAMS, COSHH assessments and safe working procedures are in place.
• Manage staff conduct, training, and development.
• Oversee plant and equipment maintenance and ensure accountability for tools and assets.
• Travel to sites for surveys and client meetings as required.
• Maintain strong communication with staff, suppliers, clients and management.
Essential Skills & Qualifications of the Project Supervisor:
• Engineering background – ideally with experience in marine civils, shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore works, or renewables.
• Experience in shipyard supervision, fleet operations, or as a Superintendent/Site Manager.
• Competent at reading technical drawings, equipment manuals and class society standards.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems including engines, propulsion systems, deck machinery and hydraulics.
• Time-served apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3) with HNC/NC in Mechanical Fitting, Pipefitting or similar.
• Minimum 2 years’ supervision experience and 5 years’ trade experience in the marine industry.
• Excellent organisational skills and the confidence to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel); CAD experience advantageous
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
This position is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, an REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) registered recruitment consultancy.
We have been appointed to manage the recruitment process on behalf of our client.
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: Permanent
- Rate: £45000 - £50000 Per Annum
- Location: Plymouth, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Other
- Recruiter: HSB Technical Ltd
- Tel: 02392633952
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 936/55
- Posted: 2025-07-08 16:42:14 -
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