Marine Associate Project Manager

Job Description Summary

An entry-level Project Management position within the Marine Defence business unit of GE Vernova - Power Conversion & Storage UK Ltd.

An opportunity for an individual looking to start a career in Project Management, perhaps following a qualification in Engineering or Project Management. A chance to gain hands-on experience with critical Marine Defence and Electrification projects.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

The Project Manager will perform the following duties:

• Manage a single or a portfolio of Projects for the Marine Defence Business business unit concerned, to ensure that contractual obligations are met on time and to budget.
• Help to build a strong and effective Customer relationship achieving a high level of customer satisfaction and serving as a basis for repeat business.
• Support the team to deliver the project objectives in a structured and efficient manner.
• Interface with GE Vernova's participating units and external suppliers as needed.
• Managing the commercial, technical and quality issues on the project.
• Creating, maintaining and driving progress against a project schedule.
• Ensure timely and accurate Customer billing and on time cash collection.
• Ensuring compliance with GE Vernova Commercial Procedures at all times.
• Registering, compiling, submitting and negotiating extensions of time, extras to contract and other claims as appropriate
• Supporting project reviews to control projects, check progress, manage cost, identify deviations from plan, detect risk and forecast future performance

• Background in Project Management or Engineering with relevant HND/HNC/degree-level qualification or equivalent.
• A willingness and desire to develop a career in Project Management.
• An ability to understand and update project schedules.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Must be willing and able to travel when required, for example to customer, supplier or job site locations.

• Experience of interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Exposure to commercial aspects of projects with an understanding of project finances, control of billing, costs and internal trading.
• An awareness of how risks are managed
• Experience with SAP.
• Full UK driving licence.

• A role on mission-critical projects that contribute to national defence and energy transformation.
• A collaborative environment where your input shapes real project outcomes.
• A flexible working culture that respects your work-life balance and individual career goals.
• A competitive compensation package and benefits tailored to your needs, including:
  
  
  • Employer pension contribution (regardless of individual contribution)
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Income Protection and Life Assurance
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays