Marine Project Manager career guide
Marine Project Managers oversee marine engineering, offshore and infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Marine Project Manager do?
Marine Project Managers oversee marine engineering, offshore and infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
- Office
- Ports
- Shipyards
- Offshore locations
- Marine engineering companies
- Offshore contractors
- Ports
- Renewable energy companies
How to become a Marine Project Manager
Marine project managers coordinate engineers, contractors and clients across complex offshore and maritime projects.
Degree or Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Project Management or Business.
- Degree apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship
- University
- Direct employment or training
Skills and progression for Marine Project Manager
- Leadership
- Organisation
- Communication
- Risk management
- Commercial awareness
- Senior Project Manager
- Programme Manager
- Operations Director
- Managing Director
- Chief Operating Officer
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