Senior Project Manager

Petrofac; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead brownfield projects in the oil and gas industry. The role involves managing diverse teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering projects on time and within budget. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of the sector’s complexities, and be adept at strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Several years of experience in project delivery within the oil and gas sector.
• Knowledge of UK safety legislation, including COMAH.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of brownfield oil and gas projects.
• Lead the full contract team with focus on lean delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety and commercial regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem-Solving

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Petrofac Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

Senior Project Manager

Petrofac Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

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Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

JOB TITLE: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage and deliver Shell OGW Contract, management of transition to new operator and integration post transition. The individual will be fully integrated with the client team and co-located, they may be asked to take on client duties such as framing scopes, creating business cases and clearing decision gates. Will also be the business development focal point for the SNS.
• We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of brownfield oil and gas projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery in line with contractual obligations. This role requires a proven track record in managing complex brownfield modifications both offshore and onshore.
• The role provides leadership of the full contract team with a mindset for lean delivery and driving growth. The role will require an individual with a proactive and pragmatic approach, who will lead by example and who has the ability to collaborate and work alongside a diverse internal and external stakeholder group. Effective communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, as well as demonstrable delivery expertise are required to be able to manage and respond to issues, constraints, conflicting perspectives, and ambiguity.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of brownfield contracts, ensuring alignment with technical scope, safety requirements, and commercial terms.
• Act as the primary interface with the client, ensuring clear communication, stakeholder alignment, and delivery against KPIs.
• Ensure full compliance with COMAH regulations, Safety Case requirements, and company HSE policies throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed project execution plans, risk registers, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, cost and schedule expectations.
• Drive a culture of safety leadership and continuous improvement across all project teams.
• Manage change control, contract variations, and commercial impacts in collaboration with legal and commercial teams.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership and clients, including progress updates, risk assessments, and financial performance.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency across contract delivery.
• Lead post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to drive continuous improvement in project execution and safety performance.
• Champion a culture of innovation, learning, and proactive problem-solving within the delivery team.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure best practices are adopted and compliance is maintained.
• Support the development of proposals, bids, and contract extensions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to identify opportunities for contract growth, scope expansion, and long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with commercial and business development teams to shape strategic initiatives and service offering.
• Represent the company at industry events, client meetings, and stakeholder forums to promote capabilities and secure future work.
• Ensure debt and unbilled remain at acceptable levels and maximise margin recovery on contracts.
• Develop and manage funding strategies and ensure budgets are in place to execute projects.
• Deliver requirements to support the Company RRC process for brownfield projects and bids.
• Manage and control budgets in line with contractual requirements during the execution of work.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex delivery challenges, applying structured problem-solving techniques to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Anticipate potential project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies to avoid disruption to delivery or safety performance.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to address technical, commercial, and operational challenges, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Use data-driven insights and root cause analysis to identify recurring issues and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Make informed, timely decisions under pressure, balancing operational priorities with safety, compliance, and client expectations.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous learning by encouraging team members to raise concerns, share ideas, and contribute to solutions.
  
  

Essential Qualifications And Skills

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Few years of experience in project or contract delivery within the oil and gas sector, with a focus on brownfield or late-life assets.
• In-depth knowledge of UK safety legislation, including COMAH, PUWER, DSEAR, and Safety Case Regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in high-hazard environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience with contract execution and performance management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in Leadership Positions running multiple projects and delivery teams.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in high-risk environments, fostering collaboration, accountability, and performance excellence.
• Deep understanding of UK safety legislation, including COMAH, Safety Case Regulations, and industry-specific HSE standards.
• Strong capability in managing complex brownfield projects from initiation to close-out, ensuring delivery against scope, time, cost, and quality.
• Skilled in interpreting and managing contract terms, variations, and commercial risks to protect margins and ensure client satisfaction.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across clients, regulators, and internal teams.
• Committed to driving operational excellence through innovation, lessons learned, and process optimization.
• Ability to identify growth opportunities, support bid development, and contribute to strategic planning.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, asset integrity, and brownfield modification processes in oil and gas environments.
• Competent in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), reporting platforms, and digital collaboration tools.

Additional Information

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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