Project Manager

Fluor; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor in Avonmouth, Bristol is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to oversee a major LNG-to-LPG terminal conversion. The role covers governance from detailed engineering through construction, commissioning and handover, with a focus on safety, schedule and budget adherence.

The successful candidate will lead the project team, manage stakeholders, and ensure smooth transition to operations, while coordinating with engineering, procurement and construction activities across Europe.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering major industrial projects in Europe.
• Experience in UK market is highly advantageous.
• Background in tank terminals or bulk liquid storage sectors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor overall project progress, schedule, budget and milestones.
• Provide governance and strategic oversight throughout the project.
• Challenge teams to maintain quality, efficiency and delivery.
• Collaborate with local Project Manager and stakeholders.
• Report on performance, risks, opportunities and key decisions.
• Support execution through engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up.
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication and decision-making.
• Facilitate transition from execution to terminal operations.
• Provide post-completion support to operations during handover.

Skills

Governance

Stakeholder management

Contractual awareness

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Delivery & handover

Education

Engineering degree

Chemical/Process Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Manager

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Job details

Posted

12 October 2026

Salary

GBP Negotiable

Start date

12 October 2026

LocationBelgium

Job type Contract

Discipline Oil Gas and Chemicals

Reference170590

Job Function Project Manager

Job description

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Our client is a rapidly growing tank storage operator specializing in liquid bulk storage and logistics services across Europe. They are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to oversee a major terminal conversion project in Avonmouth, UK.

This strategic project involves the conversion of an existing LNG facility into an LPG (Propane) import and storage terminal, including supporting the establishment of future terminal operations. The role will oversee the project from detailed engineering through construction, commissioning, and operational handover.

The Role

As Technical Project Manager, you will provide overall project governance and strategic oversight, acting as a senior advisor to the local project team and key stakeholders.

This is a leadership-focused position with responsibility for ensuring project objectives are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget, rather than managing day-to-day site activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor overall project progress, schedule, budget, and key milestones.
• Provide governance and strategic oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Challenge project teams to maintain high standards of quality, efficiency, and delivery.
• Work closely with the local Project Manager and wider stakeholder group.
• Report regularly on project performance, risks, opportunities, and critical decisions.
• Support project execution through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication and decision-making processes.
• Facilitate a smooth transition from project execution into terminal operations.
• Provide post-completion support to the operations team during the handover phase.

Education

• Degree qualified in Engineering, preferably:
• Chemical/Process Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering

Experience

• Significant experience delivering major industrial or infrastructure projects within Europe.
• Previous experience working in the UK market is highly advantageous.
• Experience within:
• Tank terminals
• Bulk liquid storage facilities
• LNG, LPG, petrochemical, oil & gas, or similar energy sectors
• Tank construction, upgrade, or conversion projects

Technical Knowledge

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• LNG/LPG facilities
• Tank terminals and storage infrastructure
• Marine loading and unloading facilities
• Marine loading arms
• Pipeline infrastructure (buried and/or drilled crossings)
• Process plant and industrial utilities
• Brownfield industrial projects
• Commissioning and operational readiness

Key Skills

• Strong project governance and oversight capability
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Commercial and contractual awareness
• Risk management and decision-making expertise
• Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Proven track record overseeing complex industrial projects from design through handover

Candidate Profile

We are interested in speaking with senior project professionals who combine a strong technical background with exceptional project leadership capability. The successful candidate will have experience operating within safety-critical industrial environments and be comfortable managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders across engineering, construction, and operations.

Location & Travel

The role will be primarily based in Avonmouth, Bristol , with occasional travel to project stakeholders and engineering teams across Europe as required.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.