Role Summary:

UK Docks is seeking a proactive and highly organised Senior Contracts Manager to lead the Department.

Based in South Shields and reporting to the General Manager, this role is instrumental in planning, coordinating, and delivering key projects on Royal Navy vessels.

The successful candidate will oversee the allocation of tasks within the team, ensuring alignment with contract deliverables and collaborating closely with internal teams, OEMs, contractors and MOD stakeholders to deliver a high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Project team, ensuring the successful development and closeout of all technical tasks.

• Oversee planning and execution of upgrade programs, providing detailed work packages and schedules to MOD, contractors, and ships’ staff.

• Liaise with MOD representatives to ensure alignment with defence engineering and regulatory standards.

• Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, and OEMs to define scope, budgets, and resource requirements.

• Deliver projects from initial request through execution and completion, ensuring on- time and on-budget performance.

• Ensure technical solutions are delivered in a timely and effective manner, including upgrades and modifications to vessels.

• Manage cost and resource estimation, change control processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation and produce comprehensive project reports.

• Attend client meetings as the lead UK Docks representative, supported by the wider project team.

• Contribute to invoice preparation and negotiate final settlements with OEMs, third parties, and shipyards.

• Ensure project delivery adheres to safety, quality, and statutory regulations.

• Monitor team performance through KPIs and provide monthly reports to the General Manager.

• Maintain awareness of industry standards and classification requirements.

• Undertake any other technical or operational duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in project or contract management, preferably within defence, marine, or shipbuilding sectors.

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Marine, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).

• Experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple technical workstreams.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.

• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).

Desirable:

• Background supporting MOD-managed assets, particularly Royal Navy or RFA.

• Knowledge of Classification Societies, Flag State requirements, and defence regulations.

Benefits:

• 23 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 4 years), plus bank holidays.

• Holiday buy/sell scheme.

• Flexible core working hours.

• Free on-site parking.

• Company-matched pension scheme.

Broadreach Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading organisation at the heart of the UK marine industry to appoint a Technical Advisor 

Project Manager – Furniture / Interiors

📍 Ilminster
💰 Competitive Salary (DOE)

We are working with a specialist manufacturer delivering high-quality, bespoke furniture and interiors projects. They are now looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee projects from concept through to installation.

The Role

• Manage projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to spec
• Track project spend vs budget and report on financial performance
• Coordinate internal teams (design, logistics, operations) and external installers
• Manage client relationships and expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee project timelines, milestones, and installation schedules
• Identify risks and resolve issues proactively

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ project management experience (ideally within furniture, interiors, or construction)
• Strong commercial awareness (budgets, margins, cost control)
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and external contractors
• Highly organised with strong communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

💡 Experience in hospitality or large-scale installations is highly desirable.

Estimator Role

Package

• CRE8 Joinery LLP
• Salary: £45K - £55K
• Start Date: asap
• Hours 8am – 5pm
• Office based
• Company Pension – Following 3 months service
• Private Health – Following 12 months service
• Monthly mobile allowance
• Holidays – 20 days holidays ( plus bank hols). Hols increase 1 day per year up to 25 days

• Estimator Position

• • Positive can-do attitude and able to work independently and as part of a team. 

• • Minimum of 3 year’s experience working as a joinery estimator. 

• • Commutable distance to HQ. 

• • Able to price from and read and interpret architectural drawings. 

• • Able to complete take offs from plans, elevations and drawings. 

• • Comfortable in client facing environments. There may be travel to meetings in London as and when required. 

• • Able to work on Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Word

Estimator – Joinery (Essex)

Hook (open with this):

• “Office-based estimator role working on bespoke joinery packages, £45–55k, proper pipeline of work—not just pricing ghost jobs.”

What they’ll actually be doing:

• Pricing high-end joinery packages from drawings (not guesswork, proper take-offs)
• Working closely with delivery team → visibility of projects, not siloed
• Some client exposure + London meetings (keeps it commercial, not just sat behind a screen)

Why it’s a good move:

• Stable, established business (not firefighting / chaotic pricing)
• Clear scope – estimator role, not being dragged into PM/design
• Decent salary band for pure estimating in joinery
• Long-term benefits (pension, healthcare, increasing holiday)

Who it suits best:

• Someone already pricing joinery who wants less chaos / more structure
• Or a number 2 estimator wanting ownership of packages

Watch-outs (be upfront):

• Fully office-based
• Needs to be confident reading drawings + doing take-offs properly
• Some client interaction expected

Broadreach Recruitment is supporting a design-led manufacturing business in the appointment of a Manufacturing Systems Manager. 

up to £21ph

1. Work on High-Quality Bespoke Projects

Feature: You’ll produce custom furniture and joinery from detailed design specifications, working closely with designers.
Advantage: This gives you the opportunity to apply your craftsmanship on unique, one-off projects rather than repetitive production work.
Benefit: You gain genuine pride and satisfaction from creating standout pieces that showcase your skill and creativity.

2. Skilled, Supportive Workshop Environment

Feature: Join a well-established, collaborative team with a strong reputation for excellence.
Advantage: You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who value quality, teamwork, and knowledge sharing.
Benefit: You develop your skills faster, feel supported day-to-day, and enjoy a positive, friendly workplace.

3. Strong Reward Package & Career Growth

Feature: Competitive £35–40k salary, permanent role, free on-site parking, and development opportunities.
Advantage: You benefit from stable employment with clear chances to progress and enhance your expertise.
Benefit: You build a long-term, rewarding career while enjoying practical perks that improve work–life balance.