Role: Project Manager
Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate
Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week (Office Based)
We are seeking a results-driven Project Manager to take ownership of complex, high-value Oil & Gas projects from order to delivery. This is a hands-on role for a pragmatic professional who thrives in a fast-paced, engineering environment and is trusted to drive progress, manage risk, and deliver for demanding global customers.
About Us
With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We’re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.
What You’ll Be Doing
Reporting to the Head of Projects, you’ll be supporting our clients managing multi-million-pound sales orders from cradle to grave. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure projects run smoothly and orders are delivered on time.
Project delivery of high-value, engineered-to-order projects
Strong understanding of Oil & Gas contractual, technical, and quality requirements
Advanced planning, scheduling, and milestone control
Risk, issue, and change management in complex delivery environments
Cross-functional coordination across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
Supplier management, expediting, and logistics coordination
Clear, professional stakeholder and customer communication
Commercial awareness, including cost, margin, and schedule impacts
High attention to detail with strong documentation and governance discipline
What You’ll Bring
You will be a pragmatic, self-driven professional who takes ownership and delivers under pressure. Highly customer-focused, you work collaboratively across teams, communicate clearly, and cut through complexity to get things done, while maintaining strong organisation, judgement, and attention to detail.
Proven Project Manager experience within Oil & Gas, EPC, or similar regulated industry
Experience delivering large, engineered-to-order projects
Working knowledge of Oil & Gas standards and quality requirements (e.g. API, ASME, ISO)
Project management qualification (APM, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) or equivalent experience
Solid understanding of MRP principles and ERP systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project (or equivalent), and engineering drawings
What’s On Offer?
Competitive base salary + discretionary bonus
A company pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
Medical cash plan benefits, covering essential healthcare costs such as dental treatment, check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy, and more.
Training opportunities to support your career development.
Long service awards, recognising your continued commitment.
Increased annual leave based on length of service.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support