Offshore Engineering Project Manager

Gattaca; Bolton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gattaca is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale engineering projects. You will develop plans, coordinate resources, manage schedules, and drive safe, on-time, on-budget execution across engineering, manufacture, testing, logistics and offshore support.

You will control budgets, invoicing, change control, and reporting, while building strong client and supplier relationships, supporting tender submissions, and promoting continuous improvement

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 related 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 working relationships.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

MS Project

Education

Degree in Engineering/PM

PM certification (APM/PMP/PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Gattaca is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale engineering projects. You will develop plans, coordinate resources, manage schedules, and drive safe, on-time, on-budget execution across engineering, manufacture, testing, logistics and offshore support.

You will control budgets, invoicing, change control, and reporting, while building strong client and supplier relationships, supporting tender submissions, and promoting continuous improvement