Project Manager - Oil And Gas

Position 1 Recruitment; Watton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sick pay

Early finish Friday

Tea and fruit

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Position 1 Recruitment is hiring a Project Manager to join a long-established manufacturing client based in Watton. You will oversee complex, high-value engineering projects, delivering on time and to specification.

Responsibilities include full lifecycle contract management, detailed planning, stakeholder coordination, risk and cost control, and ensuring compliance. Hybrid working available; salary up to £50,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in managing complex, multidisciplinary engineering or manufacturing projects.
• Background in the oil & gas sector or a similarly technical industry.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation, project planning, and stakeholder coordination.
• Familiarity with software such as Microsoft AX, Caesar II, STAAD, Creo3 (ProE), AutoCAD, MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of assigned manufacturing contracts for engineered products.
• Create, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, including milestones and critical paths.
• Lead communication between clients, sub-vendors, project buyers, engineers, and production supervisors.
• Manage project risks, changes, procurement, documentation, and reporting.
• Control project costs and ensure compliance with inspection and certification requirements.
• Attend client meetings both on- and off-site when required.
• Ensure project designs meet certification, industry standards, and client specifications.
• Support technical bid evaluations and proposal processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Communication

Oil & gas experience

Engineering documentation

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft AX

Caesar II

STAAD

Creo3

AutoCAD

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager - Watton | Up to £50,000 per year

Please note: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Position 1 Recruitment is hiring a Project Manager to join a long-established manufacturing client based in Watton. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience managing complex, high-value engineering projects, particularly within the oil & gas sector.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the full lifecycle of assigned manufacturing contracts for engineered products


• Create, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, including milestones and critical paths


• Lead communication between clients, sub-vendors, project buyers, engineers, and production supervisors


• Manage project risks, changes, procurement, documentation, and reporting


• Control project costs and ensure compliance with inspection and certification requirements


• Attend client meetings both on- and off-site when required


• Ensure project designs meet certification, industry standards, and client specifications


• Support technical bid evaluations and proposal processes

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid experience in managing complex, multidisciplinary engineering or manufacturing projects


• Background in the oil & gas sector or a similarly technical industry


• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience)


• Strong understanding of engineering documentation, project planning, and stakeholder coordination


• Familiarity with software such as Microsoft AX, Caesar II, STAAD, Creo3 (ProE), AutoCAD, MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite (training provided where required)


• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Why Join:

• Salary: Up to £50,000 per year


• Contract: Full-time, permanent


• Hours: Monday-Thursday 07:30-16:30, Friday 07:30-12:30


• Hybrid Working: 3 days in-office, 2 days from home (following probation)


• Benefits Include:


• Company pension scheme


• Sick pay


• Early finish on Fridays


• Free tea, coffee, milk, and fresh fruit


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• On-site parking