Shipbuilding News in the UK

It’s hard to believe we are almost halfway through the year. It has been a busy year for the SLR team as we support the thriving marine sector across the UK. It seemed timely to look at the shipbuilding sector around the UK in terms of what has happened this year and what is planned…

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Why SLR is the marine recruiter for your shipbuilding project

We know there are bigger recruiters than us, but when it comes to understanding the marine sector and shipbuilding, there is no one quite like the SLR team for an exceptional understanding not just of the sector but access to a candidate network we nurture and who return to us time and again. This means…

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Finding skilled labour for shipbuilding projects

From Production Managers to Project Directors, there are so many elements to building a ship that requires lots of Individuals directing shipbuilding projects and a whole raft of skilled trades needed to ensure it is fulfilled. There is no question that due to the sheer scale of shipbuilding, the labour needs in this marine sector…

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Helping shipbuilding candidates with applications

We appreciate every single one of the skilled trades that we have in our network. And because we are grateful that you put your trust in us, our support for you does not end when we find a job opportunity. We are on your side every step of the way. This begins when you first…

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Shipyard Contracts Manager vs Project Manager

This blog title may sound like Contracts and Project Managers are pitted against each other in the shipyard but in fact, we want to highlight the difference between the two roles. They both work very closely alongside one another but have responsibility for different aspects of a shipbuilding project and we support them as individuals…

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How we help shipbuilders hit key project milestones

From Cammell Laird to Portsmouth, we have supported our shipbuilding clients, ensuring their projects stay on time and budget year after year. This is why Project and Contract managers come to us at key stages of the build because they know we have the experience and network to get labour on site when they need…

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The difference between a shipyard contract manager and project manager

Shipbuilding projects involve a whole range of individuals at various stages of the build but two people are integral to the success, the Contract Manager, and the Project Manager. We deal with busy managers from across the shipbuilding sector and all-round the UK every day. Our experience has helped us understand their needs differently so…

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