Project Manager

Gattaca; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gattaca is seeking an experienced Project Delivery Lead to run end-to-end engineering projects both offshore and onshore. You will plan, mobilise resources, manage timelines, and coordinate engineering, manufacturing, logistics, testing, and offshore support.

You will control budgets, manage risks, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while delivering to contractual and commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• Must have proven project management experience in engineering/offshore/manufacturing.
• Experience delivering complex equipment projects.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and develop project plans.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple medium and large-scale projects.
• Develop project plans, resources, schedules, and milestones.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, equipment mobilisation, testing, logistics, and offshore support.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery with safety and quality compliance.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting; manage risks and changes.
• Support tender submissions and commercial feasibility reviews.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

End-to-end delivery

Resource planning

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multi-priority handling

MS Office

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

PM certification (APM/PMP/PRINCE2)

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