Project Manager

Rullion; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is recruiting a Project Manager for a contract role in the UK, delivering projects in engineering, construction or nuclear sectors. You will define scope, objectives, timelines and governance to ensure successful delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and resources, track progress and report on performance, while ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in project management within engineering, construction or nuclear sectors.
• Strong knowledge of reporting and planning methodologies.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; able to drive updates with planning and cost engineers.
• Must hold Security Clearance SC.
• Experience with Integrated Work Management (IWM) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, resources and governance.
• Stakeholder liaison; manage expectations and maintain clear communication.
• Lead cross-functional teams; ensure roles and deliverables are clear.
• Develop, monitor and control budgets and resources.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks; manage issues and change requests.
• Track progress; ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Provide regular status updates and maintain project documentation.
• Ensure activities comply with policies, standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Reporting methodologies

Communication

Organisation

Security Clearance SC

Tools

IWM

Job description

• Project Planning & Initiation: Define project scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and governance structure to ensure successful project delivery.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison for stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Leadership & Coordination: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure roles are clear and deliverables are achieved efficiently.
• Budget & Resource Management: Develop, monitor, and control project budgets and resources to ensure cost-effective execution.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while proactively managing issues and change requests.
• Schedule & Quality Control: Track project progress against timelines and ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards.
• Communication & Reporting: Provide regular status updates, performance reports, and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all project activities comply with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Please note: all candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a project management role within engineering, construction, or nuclear sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of reporting and planning methodologies.
• Good communication and organisational skills and capable of driving project updates with the planning and cost engineers.
• A positive can-do attitude, excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse project teams.
• Must hold appropriate Security Clearance SC.
• Experience with IWM (Integrated Work Management) is desirable.

Company information:

This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.