Project Manager

Gattaca; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gattaca is seeking an experienced Project Delivery professional to manage end-to-end execution of multiple engineering/offshore projects from initiation through completion. The role requires coordinating engineering, manufacturing, testing, and logistics to achieve contractual, technical, and commercial objectives.

The successful candidate will develop project plans, manage risks, and drive delivery timelines while ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in engineering/offshore/manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading complex equipment projects, including mobilisation/demobilisation.
• Strong interpretation of technical specs and planning abilities.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to motivate teams.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple medium/large-scale projects.
• Develop project plans, resources, schedules, and milestones.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, mobilisation, testing, logistics, and offshore support.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget project execution with safety focus.
• Lead commercial management: budgets, invoicing, forecasting, change control.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting systems.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers and offshore personnel.
• Support tender submissions and technical proposals.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Planning & organisation

Risk management

Problem solving

Communication

Driving licence

MS Office

Education

PM/Engineering qualification

APM/PMP/PRINCE2

Tools

Microsoft Project

Office suite

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