Project Manager

Gattaca; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gattaca is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of medium and large-scale engineering projects, including offshore, energy, and manufacturing domains. You will manage plans, resources, schedules, and milestones while mitigating risks and ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance.

You will coordinate engineering, fabrication, testing, logistics and offshore support, building strong relationships with clients and suppliers, supporting tender activity and driving

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within engineering/offshore/manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing complex equipment projects including modification, testing, mobilisation and demobilisation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical handling equipment and related delivery requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, develop project plans, and coordinate execution.
• Demonstrated leadership, with experience motivating teams and building relationships.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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 milestones.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, equipment mobilisation, testing, logistics and offshore support activities for seamless delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing schedules and forecasting.
• Oversee change control processes and identify variation opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Maintain contractual compliance and project governance with financial controls.
• Escalate commercial, operational or project risks as appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, offshore personnel and stakeholders.
• Ensure expectations are understood and met through effective communication across the lifecycle.
• Support client meetings, project reviews and ongoing engagement; contribute to tender submissions and technical proposals.
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, specifications and tracking systems.
• Prepare offshore information packs, procedures and records; provide regular progress updates.
• Support continuous improvement through lessons learned and customer feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve execution, efficiency and delivery performance.

Skills

Proven project management

Complex equipment projects

Mechanical handling equipment

Interpret technical specifications

Leadership

Organisation & communication

Problem solving

Multi-priority delivery

MS Office & Project

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Project Management or Engineering qualification

PM certification (APM, PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

MS Project

MS Office Suite

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