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Lead Project Manager

Lord Search & Selection

England

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in the UK's onshore gas industry seeks a Project Delivery Manager to oversee complex projects and lead a talented team. This hands-on role involves managing portfolios, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have significant project delivery experience and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in project delivery within relevant sectors.
  • Proven leadership abilities and experience managing subcontractors.
  • Relevant project management certifications preferred (Prince2, PMP).

Responsibilities

  • Lead a high-performing project team to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Manage project risks, budgets, and subcontractor performance.
  • Drive collaboration between various teams to meet project goals.

Skills

Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Project Scheduling

Education

HND/Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Delivery Manager - Onshore Gas Industry

Location: Staffordshire On-site with site visits required (occasional overnight stays 2-3 times per month) GBP65-75k per annum + Benefits

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for project excellence? Do you thrive on delivering complex projects while developing high-performing teams?

We're seeking a Project Delivery Manager to oversee and drive the successful execution of multiple projects within the UK onshore gas industry. This is a hands-on leadership role, where you'll manage your own portfolio while ensuring best practices, efficiency, and risk control across the wider team.

Overview

As the Project Delivery Manager, you will lead and mentor a skilled team of Project Managers and Support Staff, manage a diverse portfolio of projects, oversee risk, subcontractor relationships, and financial controls, and play a key role in shaping strategy and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing project team
  • Manage a portfolio of onshore gas projects, ensuring successful delivery
  • Oversee risk, budgets, and subcontractor performance
  • Drive collaboration between sales, design, and manufacturing teams
  • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Quality standards
  • Support business development, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in project delivery (engineering, gas, or related sectors)
  • Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with project scheduling tools (MS Project or similar)
  • Project management certification (Prince2, PMP, APM preferred)
  • HND/Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
  • Experience managing subcontractors and supply chains

Day-to-day

  • Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours/week (core hours 10am-4pm)
  • Location: Staffordshire-based with travel to client sites (occasional overnight stays)

Benefits

  • Salary: GBP65-75k plus benefits

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and be part of a company driving excellence in the UK's onshore gas industry!

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