Quality Lead / Technical Project Manager / Engineering Project Manager
Outside IR35 | £450–£750 per day | 12 months + extension
A leading UK engineering organisation delivering complex, high-profile projects within the energy and industrial sectors is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager on a contract basis to support a major long-term oil and gas programme. With a reputation for technical excellence, robust engineering standards and strong customer delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation overseeing delivery across a multi-year project.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end project delivery across engineering workstreams, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule and budget
Act as the main point of contact for customer project matters, managing communication and technical interface
Oversee project planning, risk management, reporting and change control processes
Coordinate project activity with internal teams including Projects, Design, Manufacturing and SHEQ
Support the development and implementation of project plans, governance frameworks and delivery strategies
Maintain clear documentation and ensure consistent project governance across all working locations
Travel regularly between Stockport, Lisburn and the customer site in Teesside
Essential Requirements
Strong background in technical project management within the oil and gas sector
Proven experience in delivering complex engineering projects, including planning, risk and stakeholder management
Ability to confidently interface with customers and cross-functional internal teams
Strong understanding of engineering processes, project controls and regulatory compliance
Willingness to travel between multiple sites as required
What’s on Offer
Outside IR35 contract
Competitive day rate
Initial 12-month assignment with strong potential for multi-year extension
Based in Manchester with travel to other sites required
Opportunity to lead delivery on a major, high-profile UK oil and gas programme
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of technical project delivery across a flagship long-term project within the oil and gas industry. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring successful execution, leading customer engagement and driving project success across multiple engineering disciplines.
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If you are an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong oil and gas background and the ability to lead delivery across multiple sites, we’d love to hear from you.