Project Manager

Igne; North East; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist drilling company in the UK is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee small to medium-sized projects from enquiry to completion. The ideal candidate will have proven project management experience in drilling or similar environments, along with strong MS Office skills. Responsibilities include managing project finances, conducting site visits, and ensuring client satisfaction. This role offers a competitive salary of £38,000 per annum plus benefits such as a company car allowance and 33 days of holiday.

Benefits

Company Car Allowance

33 days holiday

Continuous training and development

Medical cashback plan

Death in service scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within drilling or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Relevant industry experience in both field and office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from quotation to completion, ensuring all client requirements are met.
• Conduct site visits with both corporate and domestic clients.
• Programme and coordinate works effectively.
• Liaise with all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project finances, including accurate measurement and timely invoicing.

Skills

Project management experience

Understanding of drilling and water systems

Strong MS Office skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Full valid UK driving licence

Job description

Join Our Team:

Project Manager - Specialist Drilling

Location:

Warrington, Chester Le Street or Daventry | UK Travel Required

Salary: £38,000 per annum + Company Car Allowance

We are seeking a proactive Project Manager to join our Specialist Drilling division at Igne. You’ll be responsible for managing small to medium-sized projects from initial enquiry through to completion across borehole drilling, pumps, and water system servicing. Are you a Site Engineer who would like to move to an office based role?

We are Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience. A one-stop shop for pre- and post-construction services, Igne’s six service categories are: ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, specialist drilling, geothermal, and geo-environmental.

If you want to join an innovative, fast-paced, and dedicated team who are making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from quotation to completion, ensuring all client requirements are met
• Conduct site visits with both corporate and domestic clients
• Programme and coordinate works effectively
• Liaise with all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure adequate resources (rigs, engineers, technicians) are available to meet demand
• Oversee fieldwork delivery and maintain commercial and technical records
• Manage project finances, including accurate measurement and timely invoicing

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in project management within drilling, water systems, or similar environments
• Strong understanding of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and stay calm under pressure
• Relevant industry experience (both field and office preferred)
• Full valid UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits

• £38,000 per annum + Company Car Allowance
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Continuous training and development
• Medical cashback plan
• Death in service scheme
• Real Living Wage Employer

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer, and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference.

At Igne, equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do, we want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and thrive. Our dedicated mental health first aiders are available to all employees for support and we are committed to helping our people grow through continuous learning and development.

Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.