Diving Project Manager

Position: Diving Project Manager
Job ID: 936/56
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Rate/Salary: Negotiable, based on experience
Benefits: Company car, career progression, Armed Forces-friendly employer
Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Diving Project Manager

Typically, this role will take ownership of diving civil engineering projects based at the dockyard from initial enquiry through to delivery, ensuring each is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard. The role requires coordinating teams, resources, and budgets while acting as the main point of contact for all operational aspects of the projects.

Duties and responsibilities of the Diving Project Manager:

• Take overall responsibility for planning and delivering a portfolio of dockyard-based diving civil engineering projects

• Coordinate manpower and equipment to meet project deadlines and operational demands

• Conduct dockyard inspections, surveys, and project kick-off meetings to scope out works

• Prepare accurate quotations and set out cost expectations to stakeholders

• Negotiate and procure specialist contractors, suppliers, and equipment as required

• Draft and maintain Diving Project Plans, Method Statements, and Risk Assessments in line with current regulations

• Proactively identify potential risks and implement effective mitigation strategies

• Monitor progress against budget and schedule, resolving issues to keep projects on track

• Lead and motivate site teams, providing support and addressing concerns when needed

• Report on project outcomes and use feedback to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications and requirements for the Diving Project Manager:

• Based in or willing to relocate to Plymouth

• Background in engineering, ideally with experience in diving civils or a related field

• Excellent communication skills and confident liaising with operational teams

• Strong leadership, organisation, and problem-solving abilities

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.