Project Manager

Blue Fox; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Newport, Wales, seeks a Project Manager with a mechanical bias to oversee a £30 million MEP installation. The role necessitates a strong mechanical engineering background, experience in managing large-scale projects, and excellent communication skills. This exciting opportunity allows you to play a key role in delivering a technically challenging project, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering or construction background essential.
• Experience managing large-scale MEP or process plant projects required.
• Confident leadership and excellent communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical and MEP aspects of the project.
• Coordinate between client, contractors, and internal teams.
• Manage planning, resourcing, and scheduling across disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving approach

Job description

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Project Manager – Mechanically Biased | £30M MEP Process Plant Extension

We’re working with a leading engineering client delivering a £30 million MEP installation for an extension to a process plant in South Wales. They’re looking for a Project Manager with a mechanical bias to join the team and take ownership of project delivery.

Role Overview

• Lead the mechanical and MEP aspects of the project, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate between client, contractors, and internal teams to drive progress.
• Manage planning, resourcing, and scheduling across multiple disciplines.
• Monitor quality, compliance, and health & safety standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong mechanical engineering or construction background.
• Experience managing large-scale MEP or process plant projects.
• Confident leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and solution‑focused approach.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high‑profile project and play a key role in delivering a technically challenging MEP installation.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Consulting and Engineering

Industries

Construction

Location

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom