Lead Project Manager - Offshore Engineering Delivery

Gattaca; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gattaca is seeking an experienced project delivery professional to lead end-to-end execution across multiple medium- and large-scale engineering projects in the United Kingdom. You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, equipment mobilisation, testing, logistics, and offshore support to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and excellent communication with clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within engineering, offshore, energy, manufacturing, or related technical environment.
• Experience managing complex equipment projects, including modification, testing, mobilisation, and demobilisation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical handling equipment and associated project delivery requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, develop project plans, and coordinate project execution activities.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience motivating teams and building effective relationships.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple medium and large-scale projects, ensuring objectives are achieved.
• Develop project plans, resources, schedules, and delivery timelines while managing risks, priorities, and milestones.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, equipment mobilisation, testing, logistics, and offshore activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing schedules, and forecasting activities.
• Oversee change control processes and variation opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, procedures, governance, and financial controls.
• Escalate commercial, operational, or project risks where appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, offshore personnel, and stakeholders.
• Support client meetings, project reviews, and ongoing customer engagement activities.
• Contribute to tender submissions and technical proposal development.
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, specifications, and tracking systems.
• Prepare and manage offshore information packs, procedures, and records.
• Provide regular progress updates and report risks and performance.
• Support continuous improvement through reviews and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Planning & scheduling

Communication

MS Office

Driving licence

Education

PM certification (APM/PMP/PRINCE2)

Engineering/technical discipline preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Gattaca is seeking an experienced project delivery professional to lead end-to-end execution across multiple medium- and large-scale engineering projects in the United Kingdom. You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, equipment mobilisation, testing, logistics, and offshore support to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and excellent communication with clients and suppliers.