Project Manager

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

Job summary

Gattaca is seeking a Project Delivery Lead to manage end-to-end delivery of large-scale engineering projects with offshore components. The role requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams, developing plans, and ensuring safety, timeliness, and budget adherence.

You will lead risk management, change control, and governance while maintaining strong Client and supplier relationships and supporting tender submissions. A proactive, results-driven leader with MSc/PM qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in engineering/offshore environments.
• Experience managing complex equipment projects including mobilisation and demobilisation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical handling equipment and delivery requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical specs, develop plans, and coordinate execution.
• Demonstrated leadership, motivating teams and building relationships.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office; valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple medium/large projects ensuring objectives met.
• Develop plans, resource needs, schedules, and milestones with risk management.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, mobilisation, testing, logistics, offshore support.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Manage budgets, invoicing, forecasting; oversee change control and variations.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and governance; escalate risks when needed.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers, offshore personnel, stakeholders.
• Support client meetings, reviews, and tender submissions.
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, specs, and tracking systems.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and performance.
• Support continuous improvement through lessons learned and feedback.

Skills

Project management

Offshore projects

Mechanical handling

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Risk & planning

MS Office

Driving licence

Communication

Education

Engineering or PM qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft 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