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Project Manager – Technical Build (Marine)
Location: Segensworth, Hampshire
Reporting to: Programme Director
About the role
Kraken is developing and delivering next-generation autonomous marine technology, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing team.
This role will initially focus on the construction and delivery of a 24-metre autonomous vessel. Working closely with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors and project stakeholders, you will take ownership of vessel build activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. You will be responsible for coordinating complex work packages, managing build progress, resolving practical engineering challenges and supporting successful project delivery in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll be doing
- Managing the technical build of marine vessels, ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, quality and budget requirements.
- Coordinating day-to-day activities across internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Acting as a key point of contact for vessel construction, integration activities and practical build challenges.
- Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and documentation to support efficient vessel construction.
- Monitoring build progress, identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain programme momentum.
- Ensuring all build activities meet technical, safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
- Supporting the integration of mechanical, electrical, propulsion, communications, control and payload systems.
- Managing build readiness, material availability, change control and configuration alignment throughout the construction phase.
- Providing regular progress updates and working collaboratively with project teams to support informed decision-making.
What we're looking forEssential
- Experience managing marine vessel builds, particularly vessels over 24 metres.
- Strong practical understanding of marine mechanical, electrical, propulsion, control and auxiliary systems.
- Proven experience managing suppliers, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.
Desirable
- Qualification in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
- Experience using Microsoft Project.
- Experience working on autonomous, unmanned or advanced technology marine platforms.
- Knowledge of MCA requirements, classification society regulations and relevant marine standards.
Why Kraken?
At Kraken, you'll be part of a team pushing the boundaries of autonomous maritime technology. This is an opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of innovative vessel programmes, working alongside highly skilled engineers and industry specialists to develop some of the most advanced marine platforms in operation today.
As a growing business, we offer the chance to make a genuine impact, take ownership of challenging projects and contribute to innovative solutions that are shaping the future of maritime capability.
What we provide
- 25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday
- After two years’ consecutive service, one additional day’s annual leave up to a maximum of five additional days annual leave
- Holiday buy/sell, up to five days per calendar year
- Flexi working, core hours 10:00 to 15:00, subject to departmental requirements
- Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover
- Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level
- Life assurance 3x salary
- Group Income Protection 3x salary, subject to eligibility
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support
- Professional membership reimbursement
Important to know
Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.
Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Apply
If you're an experienced marine project professional looking for your next challenge and want to be involved in the delivery of cutting-edge marine technology, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of Kraken's next phase of growth and innovation.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Can you prove 5 years continuous residency in the UK?
- What are your salary expectations?
- What is your notice period?
- Do you have experience managing marine vessel builds, particularly vessels over 24 metres?
- Do you have proven experience managing suppliers, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams within an engineering or manufacturing environment?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
