Project Engineering Manager

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in the nuclear sector is seeking a Project Engineering Manager in Preston, UK. The role involves overseeing project planning, team management, and stakeholder communication to ensure high-quality project delivery. Candidates must hold a relevant engineering degree and possess strong leadership and technical skills. Competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Familiarity with project delivery frameworks such as EPC, EPCM, or NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Lead a multi-discipline team and monitor performance.
• Oversee design and engineering processes for compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical expertise

Effective communication

Project management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

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Project Engineering Manager, preston, lancashire

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Client:

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Project Engineering Manager (PEM)

Location: Lancashire

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: TBC

Overview:

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.

The Project Engineering Manager is a multifaceted role that requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership skills, and effective communication to manage teams, resources and stakeholder expectations.

The ultimate goal is to identify project opportunities to provide a link between site and Altrad engineering centres, deliver projects on time within budget and to the required quality standards whilst keeping Health & Safety as the number one priority and aligning with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Coordination: define the project scope objectives and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring that milestones and deadlines are met.
• Team Leadership and Management: Define and lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technical staff, fostering collaborative and productive work environment. Monitor team performance, providing guidance, feedback and support to produce high quality outputs.
• Technical Oversight: Oversee the design and engineering process, ensuring compliance with operational procedures and project requirements. Adress technical challenges and obstacles, providing innovative solutions and technical expertise.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the project team and other departments, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. Interface with Stakeholders, supply chain and external stakeholders to communicate project status, gather requirements whilst managing expectations. Prepare regular project status reports highlighting progress, risks and issues.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimise project impact. Proactively address and resolve project issues and conflicts, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
• Budget and Cost Control: Develop and manage the projects budget in collaboration with the wider teams. Monitoring expenditures, ensuring change and delays are managed efficiently.
• Process Improvement: Implement and promote best practices in project and engineering management. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and productivity where opportunities present themselves. Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and apply them to future projects.
• Health, Safety and Environment (HSE): Promote a culture of safety within the project team and the broader organisation aligning to company principles. Ensure all HSE compliance for all projects adhere to regulations and standards.

Key Requirements:

The Project Engineering Manager role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills to ensure projects are delivered efficiently while prioritising safety and quality.

Key requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Nuclear, or related field)
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus
• Nuclear-specific safety training or certifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent) preferred
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure or energy projects
• Familiarity with project delivery frameworks such as EPC, EPCM, or NEC contracts
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Capable of managing design delivery and contractor interfaces
• Proficiency with engineering and project management tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Navisworks, Primavera P6, MS Project)

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.