Project Manager

px Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Eye care reimbursement

Discount site

Long service awards

Elite Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits

Onsite parking

Job summary

px Group is seeking a Project Manager to oversee full project lifecycles from bid through delivery at client sites and on site locations. You will drive progress across engineering, procurement, and many teams to meet contract, schedule, and budget targets.

The role emphasizes coordinating execution plans, cost tracking, and stakeholder communications, with on-the-job training and regular performance reviews. A strong background in engineering projects is essential.

Qualifications

• HND/Degree in a technical or engineering discipline.
• Formal Project Management qualification (PMI, APM or equivalent).
• Experience as Project Manager in an engineering environment.
• Experience delivering projects under both standard and non-standard contract terms.
• Project controls experience including planning, monitoring, and cost reviews.
• Understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong computer skills including MS Project and Primavera P6 and cost control software.

Responsibilities

• Provide input and support into project proposals during the bid and pre-contract stage.
• Review project and contractual documents on assignment of contract to ensure all project and contractual requirements are understood and documented.
• Develop a Project Execution Plan to reflect the project management procedure and in line with client requirements.
• Identify criteria for completion of contract and develop actionable plan for closing out contract.
• Develop and maintain project cost tracking, assign budgets for all elements of works, and approve project spend. Escalate overspends prior to commitment as required.
• Develop and maintain project programme, both internal and external, monitoring progress and identifying impact or opportunities against progress.
• Develop and monitor a project cashflow projection throughout the life of the project. Identify any negative cashflow or areas of risk and report to the business.
• Develop and lead internal and external project kick-off meetings, and ongoing Project progress meetings as required by client and project status.
• Coordinate all project work activities and actions to achieve project schedule. Driving and expediting engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop internal project summary reports and communicate project progress to the business monthly, or as required.
• Complete external project progress reports, and programme updates as required by contract or client.
• Attend client meetings, either virtually or on site as required by contract or client and provide project progress and status updates.
• More details can be found on the role profile.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

HND/Degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Cost control software

Job description

Project Manager

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stockton on Tees

Description

Our Business

Engineering services are delivered for the px group by the engineering consultancy division px Engineering Consultants Limited ("PXECL"). The team comprises of managers, senior engineers, engineers and designers that have direct experience of construction projects and operating facilities, as well as exceptional engineering expertise.

PXECL has established an excellent reputation with its clients and consequently much of the business is of a repeat nature. The team prides itself on the quality of its services and the strong relationships it builds with its clients and has a track record of delivering an integrated range of services. By combining technical and operational excellence, a sound understanding of regulatory environments and a robust and reliable project management system, px consistently delivers safe, efficient and compliant capital projects and services to a diverse client base supporting most industrial sectors.

The Opportunity

We are now recruiting for a Project Manager.

The Project Manager oversees the full project lifecycle and is responsible for delivering the scope (in line with the client contract) as per the agreed budget and schedule, whilst ensuring the target margin is realised. They are a key figure within the business; driving progress across a number of different departments to ensure our projects are executed in line with our company policies, processes, and objectives.

You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input and support into project proposals during the bid and pre-contract stage.
• Review all project and contractual documents on assignment of contract to ensure all project and contractual requirements are understood and documented.
• Develop a Project Execution Plan to reflect the project management procedure and in line with client requirements.
• Identify criteria for completion of contract and develop actionable plan for closing out contract.
• Develop and maintain project cost tracking, assign budgets for all elements of works, and approve project spend. Escalate overspends prior to commitment as required.
• Develop and maintain project programme, both internal and external, monitoring progress and identifying impact or opportunities against progress.
• Develop and monitor a project cashflow projection throughout the life of the project. Identify any negative cashflow or areas of risk and report to the business.
• Develop and lead internal and external project kick-off meetings, and ongoing Project progress meetings as required by client and project status.
• Coordinate all project work activities and actions to achieve project schedule. Driving and expediting engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop internal project summary reports and communicate project progress to the business monthly, or as required.
• Complete external project progress reports, and programme updates as required by contract or client.
• Attend client meetings, either virtually or on site as required by contract or client and provide project progress and status updates.
• More details can be found on the role profile.

Minimum Requirements

• HND/Degree qualified in a technical or engineering discipline.
• Formal Project Management qualification (PMI, APM or equivalent)
• Experience as Project Manager, including projects within an Engineering environment.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering projects under both standard and non-standard contract terms.
• Project Controls experience, including planning, monitoring, and reviewing of both schedules and cost.
• Understand engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong computer skills including experience of MS Project/P6 and cost control software

What you will receive from us

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
• Long Service Awards
• Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.