Project Manager- NEC

Dabster; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager to oversee plant engineering projects. The ideal candidate will lead projects, manage customer relationships, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. A degree in engineering or project management and relevant qualifications are required. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering engineering projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple plant engineering projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, maintaining scope and budgets.
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Degree in engineering or project management

Relevant professional qualification (APM, PMI, etc.)

Tools

NEC contracts management

Project management software

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Experienced Project/Program Manager for Plant Engineering Projects (UK)

We are seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager to oversee and manage plant engineering projects in the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading engineering projects and managing senior-level customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage single or multiple plant engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Manage contractual obligations related to design, including NEC contracts.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations and standards in the UK.
• Manage relationships with senior-level customers.
• Develop and maintain a network of local engineering partners.
• Monitor project performance and progress against time, cost, quality, and environmental standards.
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders and senior management.
• Lead teams of professionals delivering major projects or portfolios of smaller projects.
• Support project development during the early stages of the project lifecycle with technical and commercial disciplines.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, clarify requirements, and maintain involvement in key decisions.

Qualifications

• A degree or similar qualification in engineering or project management.
• A relevant professional qualification with APM, PMI, RICS, or similar.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with a relevant body (e.g., APM, CIWEM, ICE, CIOB, RICS).
• Proven track record of delivering engineering projects in a similar role with several years of experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to unexpected events and develop creative solutions.
• Ability to achieve key targets within resource limits.
• Experience managing NEC contracts or similar arrangements.
• Skills in cost, schedule, H&S, change, and risk management.

Preferred but Not Essential

• Experience working in a client organization in a lead delivery role.
• NEC Project Manager Accreditation.