Project Manager

CMA CGM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in London seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex industrial logistics projects in Oil & Gas, Energy and Capital Projects. You will oversee mobilisation, operational delivery and client management to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage project teams and coordinate with the CEVA network to optimise cost and performance across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing complex project logistics or industrial projects.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Energy and Capital Projects sectors is essential.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control and monitoring project performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the implementation of new business wins, contract renewals, and complex logistics projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans with scope, milestones, budgets and risks.
• Manage client relationships and ensure contractual requirements and deliverables are met.
• Oversee project financial performance including budgeting, forecasting and invoicing.
• Coordinate operational resources across CEVA Logistics network.
• Monitor progress and provide updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality requirements are met.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Client relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion. Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.

YOUR ROLE

Our Project Logistics team, based in Chiswick, London, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex industrial logistics projects within the Oil & Gas, Energy and Capital Projects sectors.

In this role, you will oversee project mobilisation, implementation and operational delivery, working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure contractual commitments are met, operational activities run efficiently and projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

This is a Monday to Friday role.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Lead and manage the implementation of new business wins, contract renewals and complex industrial logistics projects, overseeing project mobilisation and transition into operational delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, defining scope, deliverables, resources, milestones, budgets and risk management plans.
• Manage client relationships and ensure contractual requirements, service expectations and agreed project deliverables are consistently achieved.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and invoicing, ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Coordinate operational resources, including personnel, equipment, transport and logistics services, working with the wider CEVA Logistics network where required.
• Monitor project progress, operational performance and financial KPIs, providing regular updates and reports to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, scope changes and operational challenges, implementing corrective actions and escalating issues where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental and quality requirements, company policies and relevant legislation.
• Drive continuous improvement across project operations, processes and service delivery, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, control costs and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Lead, support and coordinate project teams, ensuring effective communication, collaboration and delivery against project objectives.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate will have substantial experience managing complex project logistics or industrial projects, with previous experience in the Oil & Gas, Energy and/or Capital Projects sectors essential. Experience working within an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) environment would be highly advantageous. You will have a proven track record of managing project delivery across the project lifecycle, including mobilisation, operational implementation, client management and the control of project scope, budgets, timelines and risks. You will also bring experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and monitoring project performance. The ability to manage contractual commitments, coordinate operational resources and maintain strong client relationships will be essential.

Strong knowledge of logistics operations, health and safety requirements and continuous improvement principles will be beneficial. You will be confident leading cross-functional teams, managing competing priorities and resolving complex operational challenges. Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical and presentation skills are essential, alongside the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and take ownership of project delivery and performance.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey.

• competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme
• pension and life assurance
• access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands

There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then