Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Successful delivery of assigned projects against a defined plan and agreed timeframE
Full accountability for all aspects of project delivery
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Drive and energise the completion of all allocated projects from handover through to completion
* Maintain project ownership using the action tracker for resolving and recording actions
* Act as the main project contact, liaising with the client, internal departments, and 3rd parties to manage both technical and commercial delivery
* Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including commercial, contractual, design, and schedule risks
* Define and manage the project delivery schedule, highlighting critical path items and ensuring all QA/QC requirements are met
* Ensure financial systems are updated with accurate progress and forecast costs, raising variations early
* Understand and manage full project scope, ensuring milestones (e.g., S.I.T, F.A.T, mobilisation, release) are achieved
* Develop project documentation and manuals in line with customer expectations and agreed specifications
* Raise purchase requisitions and procure materials/services in line with project timelines
* Ensure all project controls and quality gates are met during delivery, execution, and commissioning
* Lead Project Kick-Off meetings and participate in design reviews
* Present project progress reviews to Directors
* Instigate and manage HAZID and HAZOP sessions as required
Additional Responsibilities
Monitor project cash flow and ensure invoices accurately reflect expenditure and forecasts
Manage engineering and construction contracts, controlling commercial and technical risks
Review and maintain supplier relationships, managing any potential delays
Report all technical, operational, contractual, and financial matters openly and promptly
Support sales with technical input in bid and quotation preparation
Provide technical guidance to operations when necessary
Approve purchase orders and invoices in accordance with project requirements
Review and approve technical documents, reports, and drawings
Supervise site work, including offshore work, as needed
Support client visits and participate in technical presentations
Ensure all tasks align with our client’s policies, procedures, and relevant ISO 9001/14001 standards
General Activity
Comply with all statutory Health & Safety requirements
Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times
Carry out additional duties as reasonably requested by management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
City & Guilds / NVQ in a relevant Mechanical or Electrical discipline
HND / HNC in Engineering
2:2 Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Structural), Mathematics, or Physics
Desirable:
Relevant offshore industry certification (e.g., offshore survival)
Project Management qualifications such as APM, PRINCE2, or Six Sigma
Experience
Essential:
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar engineering/project-based role
Proven success in delivering projects in a client-facing capacity
Experience in financial forecasting within project environments
Confident leading internal/external meetings
Some exposure to offshore or technical field-based environments
Desirable:
3–5 years’ experience in a Project Engineer or Project Manager role
Background in offshore structures, drilling, or subsea equipment
Experience leading offshore project teams
Skills
Essential:
Strong IT literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Proven decision-making and problem-solving ability
Ability to simplify and convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Desirable:
Multilingual skills
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and drive profit opportunities within projects
Personal Attributes
Essential:
Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and pride in work
High attention to detail and accuracy
Resilient and able to maintain high output in challenging situations
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
Confident to professionally challenge when needed to uphold quality and objectives
Desirable:
Innovative mindset with a desire to improve customer-focused solutions
Forward-thinking with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
Our benefits package is as follows:
Contributory pension: Salary sacrifice scheme – 5% employee contribution with 5% employer match.
Private Medical Insurance, currently provided through BUPA, with option to purchase family cover available after successful completion of probationary period.
Death in Service benefit from day one of employment at a multiple of 4 x basic salary.
33 days holiday (including bank holidays) day off for birthday in year one, rising to 2 days off.
Ability to purchase up to 10 days extra holiday per annum.
Long Service Recognition Awards for 5, 10 and 15 years service.
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme provided by Octopus (available after successful completion of probationary period)
Discounted gym membership.
Cycle to work scheme.
Payment of professional membership fees to appropriate Chartered Institute.
Full training and development service