Project Manager

Eci-Partners; Grays; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Grays is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of engineering projects, including Sustaining Maintenance & Reliability and Growth CAPEX projects. Candidates should have a strong engineering background with at least 7 years in project management within high-hazard industries. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 9%

25 days annual leave rising to 30 days with service

Life assurance of 4 times basic salary

Healthcare scheme

Access to pre-employment and regular health checks

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in project management within brownfield high-hazard industries.
• Engineering background with strong technical understanding.
• Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end including design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously each at different stages and of varying complexity.
• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards in high-hazard environments.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Construction Estimating

Construction Experience

PMBOK

Microsoft Project

Tools

Visio

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager South

Location: Grays Essex (with occasional travel to South Wales)

Salary: Negotiable (dependent on experience)

Employment Type: Full-time - Permanent Staff

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of engineering projects across our terminal and on an ad-hoc basis at our terminal in South Wales. Travel to South Wales will be minimal (a few times per year) and all expenses will be covered.

The role involves managing Sustaining Maintenance & Reliability projects (typically 20k-1M) and Growth CAPEX projects (value subject to customer requirements). You will be responsible for delivering projects from cradle to grave including design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously each at different stages and of varying complexity and value (50k-400k occasionally up to 1M).
• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Oversee procurement processes and contractor management.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards in high-hazard environments.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Maintain strong stakeholder communication throughout project lifecycle.

Typical Projects Include

• Tank inspection and repair
• Secondary containment and civil upgrades
• Fire system upgrades
• EC&I (Electrical Control & Instrumentation) upgrades
• Piping inspections and pipework upgrades
• Jetty and marine infrastructure improvements

Experience with tank turnaround and tank farm operations is highly advantageous.

Candidate Profile

• Engineering background with strong technical understanding.
• Minimum 7 years experience in project management within brownfield high-hazard industries.
• Familiarity with hazardous areas and flammable atmospheres.
• Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end including design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Self-sufficient and comfortable managing multiple projects concurrently.

Benefits

Competitive Salary (Negotiable)

• Employer pension contribution of 9% (employee minimum contribution of 5%).
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days with service.
• Life assurance of 4 times basic salary.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Access to pre-employment and regular health checks with occupational health practitioners.

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, Construction Estimating, Construction Experience, PMBOK, Visio, Construction Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Project Management Lifecycle, Contracts