Engineering Project Manager: Design Delivery & Schedule

Assystem UK Ltd; Olney; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem UK Ltd is hiring a Project Manager to lead the FMN Delivery Team and oversee complex design work across FEED design in mechanical, EC&I, and systems engineering. You will drive schedules, manage documentation, and maintain performance baselines, with support from engineering controls teams.

The role emphasizes proactive risk management, collaboration with safety and regulatory functions, and delivering projects on time and within budget in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an engineering discipline.
• Project Management experience in planning, controlling budgets, and driving to schedules within a technical environment.
• Engineering and technical competence, sufficient to enable effective decision-making.
• Understanding of cross-functional roles such as purchasing, commercial, and engineering management.
• Well-organized, with a systematic and rigorous approach to planning work and priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex topics effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned design work and ensure alignment with baselines.
• Manage cost and schedule performance across projects.
• Identify and mitigate risks to delivery.
• Lead and support assigned project managers.
• Ensure effective project setup, governance, and closeout.

Skills

Project management

Budget control

Scheduling

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Assystem UK Ltd is hiring a Project Manager to lead the FMN Delivery Team and oversee complex design work across FEED design in mechanical, EC&I, and systems engineering. You will drive schedules, manage documentation, and maintain performance baselines, with support from engineering controls teams.

The role emphasizes proactive risk management, collaboration with safety and regulatory functions, and delivering projects on time and within budget in a fast-paced environment.