Role Summary
We are looking for a hands‑on Project Manager for a temp‑to‑perm position to lead complex offshore decommissioning projects. This is not a desk‑bound coordination role—it demands a leader who has earned their credibility on the tools, understands the technical realities of offshore workscopes, and has the commercial sharpness to drive profitability from the first day of a project to the last. You will own the relationship with the client, mobilise and lead cross‑functional teams, and maintain relentless focus on performance—commercial, technical and operational—at every stage.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Ownership
* Own the project from budget and financial performance from award through to close‑out, including cost control, forecasting, margin management and invoicing.
* Work closely with the Project Controller to monitor financials in real time and maintain accurate cost reporting.
* Drive identification and execution of variations and change orders – where scope changes, ensure it is captured, priced and approved.
* Understand the contract and protect commercial position throughout.
Technical Leadership
* Bring genuine technical depth: understand what is being executed offshore and challenge engineering solutions.
* Review and approve engineering deliverables, method statements, risk assessments and operational procedures.
* Ensure equipment selection tooling and methodology are optimised for safe and efficient execution.
* Act as a technical sounding board for the offshore team and engineering function.
Operational Delivery
* Plan, mobilise and execute projects on time and to scope – from kick‑off through offshore operations to demobilisation and close‑out.
* Develop and maintain detailed schedules, resource plans and logistics programmes.
* Coordinate mobilisation of offshore personnel, equipment and third‑party services.
* Apply and champion HSEQ standards through the project lifecycle‑ safety is non‑negotiable.
Qualifications & Experience
* Recognised background in relevant disciplines – subsea, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, welding, rigging/lifting or similar.
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Marine or related technical disciplines is highly desirable.
* Formal PM certificates (PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ or equivalent).
* 5+ years in project management within offshore, subsea, energy or heavy industry.
* Proven track record in delivering technically complex, commercial projects on time and to budget.
* Experience leading cross‑functional teams in a matrix environment without direct line authority.
* Proficiency in project scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6 or similar).
Personal Qualities
* Always on the ball – ahead on the project, not behind it; sees problems before they arrive.
* Commercially driven – thinks about margin, costs and value every day.
* Technically credible – has done the work; respected by teams and clients alike.
* Sense of urgency – moves fast, decides with confidence and does not let issues fester.
* Confident communicator across technical and commercial situations.
* Calm under pressure – composed, solutions‑focused and decisive when it matters.
* Team player who builds teams that perform and holds themselves to the same standard.
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