Full Time
Project Manager
- UK Wide - Site Based
- 60-75,000
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our team in the engineering construction industry, with a particular focus on projects within the gas sector. This is an exciting opportunity to lead diverse, high-value engineering projects across the UK, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and efficient execution of projects, leveraging their expertise to deliver excellence in every phase, from planning to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning & Execution:
- Oversee the entire lifecycle of projects, from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with company objectives and client expectations.
- Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Identify and mitigate risks to ensure seamless delivery.
- Regulation and stakeholder management
- Technical Oversight:
- Review and interpret engineering drawings and designs using AutoCAD, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Collaborate with the client design teams to resolve technical issues and incorporate changes to project designs effectively.
- Team Leadership:
- Manage multidisciplinary mechanical, civil and E&I project teams, including engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Foster a collaborative environment that promotes high performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, regulators, and other stakeholders.
- Manage communications to ensure transparency and alignment with project goals.
- Compliance & Safety:
- Ensure all projects comply with UK regulations, industry standards, and company policies, including CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations.
- Champion a safety-first culture, conducting regular audits and risk assessments.
- Contractual Management:
- Manage projects in accordance with National Engineering Contracts 4 (NEC4), ensuring all contractual obligations are met.
- Monitor contract performance and resolve disputes efficiently to maintain positive relationships with clients and contractors.
- Financial Oversight:
- Monitor project budgets, ensuring cost control and profitability.
- Prepare and deliver financial reports, forecasts, and resource utilisation updates to senior management.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and incorporate innovative solutions to drive efficiency and quality.
Essential Requirements
- Experience:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in the engineering construction industry.
- Hands-on experience managing projects in the gas industry, preferably including transmission, distribution, or storage infrastructure.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and construction practices within the gas sector.
- Familiarity with industry regulations and standards, such as COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) and IGEM standards.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD to review and interpret engineering drawings and designs.
- Proficient in the use of MS Project and or Primavera p6
- Skills:
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
Preferred Attributes
- Prior experience in major gas pipeline or terminal projects.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in the gas sector (e.g., hydrogen, decarbonisation, or renewable gases).
- Experience with modern project management tools and software.
- Familiarity with advanced AutoCAD features and other design tools.
What's On Offer
- A competitive salary and benefits package, including pension contributions, bonus schemes, and private healthcare.
- 60-75k dependant on knowledge and experience
- Company car or allowance
- Pension contribution of 5%
- Health & welfare Plan
- 25days annual leave and 8days Statutory holidays
- Career development opportunities with training and certifications.
- The chance to work on transformative projects in a growing and dynamic sector.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.