Our client are an engineering-led transportation company based in Blyth, specialising in the planning and execution of complex and unique cargo movements. With a strong focus on marine logistics, they deliver safe, innovative, and reliable transport solutions across the globe, often involving heavy lift operations, support vessels, and barges.
The Role:
They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer or Project Manager to join their growing team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the delivery of challenging transport projects involving oversized, heavy, or technically demanding cargo. You will manage end-to-end project execution, working closely with engineering, logistics, and marine operations teams.
Key Responsibilities-
- Plan and manage projects from concept through execution, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and timeline targets are met.
- Develop detailed transport and lift plans in coordination with the engineering team.
- Oversee operations involving support vessels, barges, and heavy-lift equipment.
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, port authorities, and internal stakeholders.
- Conduct risk assessments, method statements, and technical documentation.
- Attend site visits, vessel mobilisations, and offshore operations as needed.
- Degree in engineering or related discipline.
- Strong understanding of heavy lift operations, vessel/barging logistics, and marine coordination.
- Proven experience in project engineering or project management within heavy transport or marine logistics.
- Offshore or marine safety certifications (e.g. BOSIET, STCW)/ Prince2, APM, or PMP certifications are a plus.
- Willingness to travel for site visits and offshore work.