Engineering Project Manager

Stopford; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to oversee diverse Capital Projects in the Waste Recovery, Chemical, Nuclear, and Energy sectors. This full-time role, based in Knutsford, offers the flexibility of hybrid working. You will be responsible for ensuring that all projects meet financial, schedule, health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree, significant project management experience, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Profit-related bonus (10%)

Pension scheme (5% employer & 5% employee)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site parking

Reimbursement of professional memberships

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical, nuclear, oil & gas, or energy sectors.
• Ability to manage diverse teams and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage project development from initiation to successful closure.
• Develop project execution and quality plans with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree level education

Chartered Engineer/Manager

Tools

Project Scheduling Software

Risk Management Tools

Job description

Job Description

Stopford has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Project Manager to join the team. This is a full-time, permanent position based at our office in Knutsford, with the possibility of hybrid working. Occasional travel to other offices and client sites may be required. We offer a competitive salary.

Reporting to the Projects Group Director, the successful candidate will oversee the evaluation, planning, and execution of Capital Projects related to Waste Recovery, Chemical, Nuclear, or Energy sectors. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring Financial, Schedule, Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards are maintained throughout the Project Lifecycle.

Applicants must demonstrate project management skills within a multi-discipline EPC(M) environment in the waste, chemical, nuclear, or energy sectors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage project development from initiation to successful operation closure.
2. Be accountable for project outcomes to sponsors and senior management.
3. Develop project execution and quality plans with stakeholders, including scope, deliverables, resources, budget, schedule, and risks.
4. Create detailed project schedules and risk management plans.
5. Communicate expectations clearly to team members and stakeholders.
6. Act as mediator between stakeholders and project teams.
7. Resolve issues and address problems throughout the project lifecycle.

Role Requirements

• Degree level education; Chartered Engineer/Manager preferred.
• Significant experience in chemical, nuclear, oil & gas, petrochemicals, energy, or renewable sectors.
• Experience in design, engineering, and construction phases (FEED and EPC(M)).
• Strategic thinking and long-term planning skills.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines including commercial, financial, R&D, engineering, and construction.
• Experience managing diverse teams and stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of CDM roles and different contract forms (IChemE, NEC, FIDIC).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full driving license required.

Security Clearance

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit-related bonus (10%)
• Pension scheme (5% employer & 5% employee)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site parking
• Reimbursement of professional memberships
• Long service awards

For a full job description, visit our website. Ensure you are eligible to work in the UK. We do not accept agency applications.

Application deadline: 1st June 2025. Early applications are encouraged as the closing date may be brought forward.