Overview
Powering the future of energy — lead the charge on a landmark gas storage project. Our client is seeking an accomplished Project Manager to oversee a major gas storage project from FEED through to completion. This opportunity will play a pivotal role in delivering an infrastructure project central to the UK’s energy resilience and sustainability goals.
Responsibilities
- Guide the planning and implementation of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory frameworks.
- Drive the current project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, milestones, and resource allocations.
- Track project budgets, monitor expenditures, and provide regular financial updates to stakeholders.
- Work with internal teams and external contractors to facilitate safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery.
- Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle, managing scope changes effectively.
- Monitor and report on progress, preparing regular status reports and communicating progress, issues, and corrective actions to stakeholders and senior management.
- Ensure compliance with site engineering standards, statutory safety regulations (HSE), and quality assurance protocols throughout the project lifecycle.
- Promote collaboration and effective communication among engineering, operations, commercial, and support teams for a successful project outcome.
Qualifications
- A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical) ideally with Chartered status.
- Professional Project Management Certification (e.g., APM, PRINCE2).
- Membership of a professional institution (e.g., IChemE, IMechE, etc.).
- Over 5 years’ proven experience managing engineering projects within industry (e.g., gas sector, manufacturing, operations).
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, processes, and project management methodologies.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a collaborative approach.
- Skilled in project management tools including MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage and align stakeholders across all project phases.
- NEBOSH or IOSH certificate (or equivalent).
- Project Quality Assurance Requirements and Process knowledge.
- Experience co-ordinating cross-functional teams.
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for any Project Manager looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
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