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Job title: Commercial Project Manager - PORTS Department: Hydrographic Reporting to: Port Hydrographer Grade: 4 Salary: 65,443 per annum Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week Base: South East Kent Closing date: 9 July 2025 Interview date: 21 and 22 July 2025 Our client is a Port Authority, The Hydrographic Service is responsible for surveying the River and estuary, from the tidal limit in the west out to the southern North Sea. Surveys are primarily conducted for safety of navigation, but a significant effort goes into conservancy and environmental monitoring surveys, as well as detailed engineering works. In all over 400 surveys a year are made. The department undertakes approximately 50% of its work for third parties under contract, and it is accepted as a centre of excellence in the field of port surveying and has recently gained a reputation for innovative use of high resolution multibeam in the support of infrastructure projects and ongoing inspection and maintenance and works closely with the UKHO and MCA on chart production and national interest mapping. The role: This interesting and varied post offers considerable potential for someone seeking to join a highly respected, motivated and friendly team that is seeking to develop and expand its capabilities. Responsibilities: Lead and manage the specified project tender process through from notification of interest to tender proposal and project planning and management. To oversee production & management of project-related documentation from base documents. Responsible for contract management for specific commercial project delivery. The role will also involve supporting the Port Hydrographer with business development so as to focus the commercial offering to the market sector needs, and to maintain and develop new and existing client income streams. What we are looking for: BSc or MSc in Surveying, Engineering or similar discipline Recent Project Management or General Management training qualification and professional certification/accreditation. Extensive (+10 years) marine related experience in a commercial role across a range of commercial projects including marine infrastructure development and nearshore or offshore geophysical survey environment. Customer focussed, self-motivated, target driven and proven team player. Confident and with the proven ability to take the initiative and work independently in managers absence yet recognise and escalate when necessary. Proficient use in MS office suite to advanced level. Proficient organisational and time management abilities. Benefits package: 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) Medical Cash Plan Generous pension Onsite parking with electric charging Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy Cycle to Work Scheme Car-leasing scheme (Tusker Cars) Access to MyGymDiscounts Our client are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK , therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK. TPBN1_UKTJ