Lead Project Manager – Engineering & EPC Delivery

Trant Engineering Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Hybrid working

Discretionary annual bonus

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Career development support

Job summary

Trant Engineering Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex engineering projects across the UK. You will plan, execute and deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure safety, quality and commercial success.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and a track record of delivering multi-disciplinary projects in water, energy or utilities sectors.

Qualifications

• NVQ/HND/HNC in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management.
• Knowledge of UK engineering standards, construction practices, and regulatory requirements.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Proven experience managing engineering projects in water, energy, or utilities sectors.
• Experience delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and coordinating project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, scope, milestones and resources.
• Coordinate engineering, design, procurement, and site activities.
• Monitor compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow; report variances.
• Manage invoices, payments to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead project teams including site engineers, designers, and subcontractors.

Skills

SMSTS

UK engineering standards

Procurement coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

NVQ/HND/HNC in Engineering or Construction or PM

Job description

Trant Engineering Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex engineering projects across the UK. You will plan, execute and deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure safety, quality and commercial success.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and a track record of delivering multi-disciplinary projects in water, energy or utilities sectors.