Project Manager

OEG; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions business is seeking a Project Manager for its Topside division in Chester. This role requires overseeing blade-related projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have significant experience in the renewables sector, proven project management skills, and relevant certifications. The position offers an opportunity to work with a dynamic team focused on delivering energy projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in engineering or operations within the renewables or energy sector.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a project management role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of blade inspection, repair, and upgrade projects adhering to HSEQ standards.
• Develop project schedules ensuring on-time delivery and resource efficiency.
• Manage project budgets and financial performance ensuring profitability.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Project Management

Compliance with UK Legislation

Risk Management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related discipline

PRINCE2, APM, or similar project management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Planning Tools

Job description

Join us as a Project Manager within our Topside division in Chester. This role involves the planning, coordination, and delivery of blade-related projects across offshore and onshore environments.

OEG is a leading energy solutions business, providing mission-critical infrastructure assets and services to the global offshore energy industry. Through our specialist divisions - topside, marine, subsea, logistics and industrials, we are a pivotal link in the global offshore energy project chain, ensuring our customers’ projects are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently.

To lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of blade-related projects across offshore and onshore environments. The Project Manager will ensure all projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with client expectations and company objectives. This includes oversight of engineering design, execution, personnel planning, and budgetary control, while maintaining a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Lead the execution of blade inspection, repair, and upgrade projects in accordance with HSEQ standards and client requirements.

Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring on-time delivery and resource efficiency.

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations and resolving issues promptly.

Ensure all project deliverables, documentation, and reports are completed to a high standard and submitted in line with contractual timelines.

Oversee project budgets and financial performance, ensuring profitability and cost control.

Implement and uphold company Safety Management Systems on all sites.

Conduct and verify project risk assessments and ensure appropriate mitigation plans are in place.

Manage the mobilisation and competence assurance of project personnel, including contractors.

Liaise with internal departments (e.g. HSEQ, HR, Crewing, Procurement) to align project delivery with company policy.

Engage with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring quality standards and verification processes are applied.

Provide regular project status updates to the Operations Director and other key stakeholders.

Promote a proactive culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

QHSE responsibilities

To have a general understanding of the areas of our QHSE Management System and OEG’s QHSE aims and objectives that are relevant to the role.

Comply with the requirements of OEG Energy Group Policies and the responsibilities within the wider QHSE Management System.

Promoting:

a proactive health and safety culture focussed on the prevention of work-related injury or ill health and continual improvement in our processes / performance.

environmental sustainability and energy efficiency whilst minimising our environmental impacts and preventing pollution.

a quality culture that brings values to our business, our customers and other interested parties ensuring quality issues and opportunities for improvement are identified and implemented.

Skills and experiences

Required:

Minimum 5 years' experience in engineering or operations within the renewables or energy sector.

At least 2 years’ experience in a project management role.

Strong working knowledge of relevant UK legislation and industry standards.

Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under pressure.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project planning tools.

Experience in blade repair, composites, or wind turbine systems

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualification (QCF Level 6 or higher) in Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related discipline.

PRINCE2, APM, or similar project management certification.