Project Manager

Energy Jobline AZ; New Forest; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and construction is seeking a Project Manager for their Southampton refinery. This senior role involves overseeing civil engineering projects, managing a large team, and ensuring safety and quality standards. The company offers a supportive environment for career development and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and professional memberships.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

24 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Option to buy additional leave

Company pension scheme

Paid professional membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate gym membership discounts

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil engineering projects within Oil & Gas or Petrochemical environment.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all live projects at Fawley refinery.
• Managing commercial performance and working with the commercial team.
• Conducting regular site visits to maintain high safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Education

BEng/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER - SOUTHAMPTON

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to manage our civil engineering contract at Fawley refinery in Southampton. This is a senior position, and the Project Manager is responsible for the safe, timely, and profitable delivery of all projects at the refinery, comprising civil engineering, facilities management, and reactive maintenance.

This is a full-time, site-based role, working 45 hours each week from Monday to Friday. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Performing a leadership role, overseeing all live projects at Fawley refinery
2. Overseeing a large team of 75 personnel at any one time
3. Managing commercial performance and working with the commercial team
4. Collaborating with the SHEQ team to ensure safe work delivery, environmental compliance, and quality standards
5. Reviewing upcoming work and coordinating with the bid team on tender submissions
6. Attending progress meetings
7. Managing project programmes in conjunction with the Planning team
8. Conducting regular site visits to maintain high safety and quality standards
9. Problem-solving and people management, leading by example
10. Influencing change and continuous improvement
11. Interfacing with clients, attending regular meetings, and reporting project progress and timelines
12. Representing Trant at union meetings and collaborating with unions
13. Working closely with the commercial team to ensure projects are managed in line with contracts

Skills, knowledge, and qualification requirements:

1. BEng/HND in Civil Engineering
2. CSCS certification
3. Experience delivering civil engineering projects within an Oil & Gas or Petrochemical environment
4. Understanding of Health & Safety legislation
5. Strong management skills
6. Analytical and problem-solving abilities
7. IT literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
8. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of working effectively with staff at all levels

Company Benefits

At Trant, we offer opportunities for career development within a safe, professional, and friendly working environment. We support our employees in gaining professional qualifications and provide exposure to projects of various sizes across different sectors. Our benefits package includes:

1. Competitive salary
2. Company car or car allowance
3. 24 days holiday (increasing with service)
4. 8 bank holidays
5. Option to buy an additional 3 days' annual leave
6. Company pension scheme
7. Paid professional membership annually
8. Employee Assistance Programme
9. Corporate gym membership discounts
10. Bike to Work Scheme

About Us

Trant Engineering Ltd has a longstanding reputation for engineering and construction excellence, delivering high-quality EPC services throughout the UK and internationally. We successfully undertake complex turnkey projects across sectors such as Process & Water and Energy, offering services including design, manufacturing, installation, construction, and commissioning.

Our in-house teams excel in design and offsite manufacturing, focusing on innovative and value-engineered solutions. Our multidisciplinary services cover civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems, including the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCCs, PLCs, SCADA, and automation systems.

With over 1,000 employees and a projected turnover of £150m this year, we are poised for growth and development – making this an exciting time to join our team.

Equal Opportunities

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, belief, disability, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic.