Project Manager

Gattaca; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gattaca is seeking an experienced Project Delivery Manager to lead end-to-end engineering projects offshore and onshore in the energy sector. You will plan, coordinate, and control complex equipment projects, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to risk, change control, and continuous improvement across multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in engineering/offshore/manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing complex equipment projects including modification, testing, mobilisation and demobilisation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical handling equipment and project delivery requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, develop project plans, and coordinate execution.
• Demonstrated leadership with team motivation and stakeholder management.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple projects to meet objectives.
• Develop project plans, resources, schedules, and milestones; manage risks and priorities.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, mobilisation, testing, logistics, and offshore support.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Manage budgets, invoicing, forecasting, and change control processes.
• Maintain compliance with contracts, governance, and financial controls.
• Escalate risks and issues as appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, offshore personnel.
• Support client meetings, reviews, and tender submissions.
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, and progress tracking.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Full UK Driving Licence

Offshore energy experience

Education

PM certification

Engineering qualification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• 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.

Financial & Commercial Management

• 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.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• 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.

Project Controls & Documentation

• 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.

Continuous Improvement

• Support continuous improvement initiatives through project reviews, lessons learned, and customer feedback.


• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, efficiency, and overall delivery performance.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Proven project management experience within an engineering, offshore, energy, manufacturing, or related technical environment.


• Experience managing complex equipment projects, including modification, testing, mobilisation, and demobilisation activities.


• 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 working 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.

Desirable

• Qualification in Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Professional Project Management certification (APM, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).


• Previous offshore experience.


• Experience working with Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, or PLC systems.

Core Competencies

• Project Management


• Leadership & Team Development


• Commercial Awareness


• Stakeholder Management


• Planning & Organisation


• Problem Solving


• Risk Management


• Customer Focus


• Communication & Collaboration


• Continuous Improvement