Project Manager
Full‑Time, Permanent – North West England
The Role
Are you ready to lead complex, high‑impact projects through the full product development lifecycle? Do you have prior experience in digital projects? In this role, you will operate within the James Fisher and Sons Project Delivery Process, ensuring excellence in governance, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across a dynamic matrix structure, applying robust risk and opportunity practices to deliver successful project outcomes. This position can be based anywhere in the North West England with occasional travel to our office in Bamber Bridge, Preston.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and deliver projects independently across the full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with JFS governance and reporting standards.
* Take ownership of complex, high‑value projects, working collaboratively and influencing multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful outcomes.
* Build and maintain stakeholder and client relationships to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
* Proactively manage risks and opportunities to optimise project outcomes.
* Control budgets, forecasts, and cashflows, ensuring timely invoicing, payment collection, and accurate revenue recognition.
* Plan and allocate resources effectively to maximise performance and meet project demands.
* Manage contractual obligations, review terms, and mitigate operational risks.
* Conduct risk and opportunity assessments, implementing contingency and benefits realisation plans.
* Oversee change control processes, evaluating scope variations and impacts.
* Capture and apply lessons learned to drive continuous improvement across projects.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong understanding of the product lifecycle with experience in new product development (NPD) within an engineering environment.
* Previous experience in digital projects.
* Proven ability to manage and mitigate risks on NPD projects.
* Skilled in leading cross‑functional teams, including R&D and Marketing.
* Experienced in project delivery within a matrix organisation, ideally in engineering.
* Adaptable leader, capable of guiding teams through diverse challenges.
* Delivery‑focused, committed to achieving objectives and deadlines.
* Influential and collaborative, building long‑term internal and external relationships.
* Effective communicator, able to tailor style for varied audiences.
* Demonstrated safety leadership throughout project execution.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Company Pension, Life Assurance, etc.)
* Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
* Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
* Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations.
About James Fisher and Sons
James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting‑edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers’ assets.
In the Energy Division, we provide safe, efficient solutions across oil & gas and renewables – from well support and full‑field decommissioning to integrated services for offshore wind and expert subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance. Our work helps operators extend asset life, reduce downtime, and respond rapidly to operational challenges, driving the global shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.
James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.
Next Steps
If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, click ‘apply’ now. Due to the volume of applications, some vacancies may close before the deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
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