Project Manager (In Water Engineering)

Project manager for In-Water Engineering (IWE)

Sitec a Belcan Company has a requirement for a Project Manager to provide technical engineering support and direction for work packages under the waterline when platforms (Submarines) are afloat.

This role allows remote working with visits to HM Naval Base in Clyde (Faslane Submarine facility) as and when required.

This role will suit a Mechanical Engineer with a minimum of HNC in Mechanical Engineering and some experience of working on projects where water ingress is a major factor, e.g. subsea, docks, offshore oil etc.

You will be largely unsupervised with a high degree of autonomy to ensure tasks identified as IWE work packages and supporting tasks are completed within BMPs and DRPs to safety, quality and time.

Candidates must have an active SC Security Clearance

The role:

Support the development of new In Water Maintenance and Repair (IWMAR) techniques through innovation initiatives targeted at Design Authority Requirements categorised as "Docking Dependant". Support IWE as Fleet Operations underwater compliance authority for work packages under the waterline.

Coordinating IWE contractors and providing engineering oversight for IWE work packages.

Key areas:

Responsible for the technical engineering support and direction to JPTs IWE work packages.

Ensure that all tasks are carried out in accordance with cost, time and quality requirements.

Ensure correct Quality Documentation is reviewed and called for at commencement and throughout each project activity.

Management of subcontractors when required to complete areas of the work package.Responsible for Fleet Operations adherence to Babcock Clyde Diving Safety Management Systems.

Arrange and chair look ahead meetings, at regular intervals, for IWE Work packages for identified platform.

Report to the IWE Manager on the progress of work packages and highlight any issues as required.

Actively lead IWE capability development and innovation initiatives.

Work on a number of different tasks on a daily basis or can be involved in complex tasking taking several days or weeks to complete. Responsible for aiding the delivery of projects ranging from 500K-5M during maintenance periods ranging from 4-50 weeks. Providing technical engineering direction to JPTs.

Projects often operate continuously on a 24/7 basis as and when necessary and agreed. This may include support to RN vessels abroad. For DRP's, engineering guidance and direction may be required for tasks at short notice requiring rapid set up and control of Base, Sub Con or both resource to drive the output.

Required to solve challenging technical problems across many specialist subject matters i.e. identifying underwater risks, providing solutions to underwater engineering challenges.

Develops detailed In Water Requirements documents to capture details of IWMAR work packages methods and processes.

Analyses situations, events or processes to identify shortfalls and weaknesses in working practices.

Develops and implements recommendations to address shortfalls and deliver change and continuous improvement

Knowledge of the following is desirable:

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Safe Systems of Work

Risk Assessments

Quality Assurance

Health, Safety & Environment

Business applications.

Underwater maintenance, inspection and repair techniques

Water Engineering / Marine Engineering /Submarine Systems and Equipment

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan