Technical Project Manager

Osprey-Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Enhanced employer pension

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Performance‑related pay

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Career development support

Job summary

Osprey Shipping Limited is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead delivery of complex engineering, heavy lift, transportation, marine and logistics projects. You will manage technical, commercial and operational activities from tender through to completion, coordinating multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites.

You will partner with clients and internal teams to develop innovative technical solutions, monitor project performance, manage budgets and contracts, and drive

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex engineering, logistics, marine, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage budgets, contracts, cost forecasts and change management.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of successful delivery of complex heavy lift, transportation, marine, installation and logistics projects from tender to completion.
• Lead project planning, execution and commercial performance to ensure safe, timely, and profitable delivery.
• Act as primary technical and commercial point of contact for clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, opportunities, variations and change requirements to protect performance and profitability.
• Oversee production and governance of engineering and project documentation across the lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget control

Contract management

Technical leadership

Client relation

Tools

MS Excel

Project management software

CAD tools

Job description

Proven experience managing complex engineering projects, with full accountability for technical delivery, commercial performance, and operational execution.

Description

About the role

Osprey believes that innovative, precision-engineering logistics, by land and by water, can transform the way critical UK infrastructure is built. We bring together the very best multi-disciplinary engineering and delivery team to accelerate projects, enhance safety, and work side by side with clients to solve the most complex construction challenges.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex engineering, heavy lift, transportation, marine and logistics projects. Responsible for projects from tender through to completion, you will manage technical, commercial and operational activities, ensuring safe, timely and profitable delivery.

Working closely with clients, engineers and operational teams, you will develop innovative technical solutions, oversee project performance, manage budgets and contracts, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results across a range of specialist sectors.

Location – Various Locations

Work Rotation – Monday-Friday

What You’ll do

• Take ownership of the successful delivery of complex heavy lift, transportation, marine, installation and logistics projects, managing activities from tender award through to project completion.
• Lead project planning, execution and commercial performance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest technical and quality standards.
• Act as the primary technical and commercial point of contact for clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders, building strong relationships and driving successful project outcomes.
• Identify, assess and proactively manage project risks, opportunities, variations and change requirements to protect project performance and maximise profitability.
• Oversee the production, review and management of engineering and project documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance and robust project governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering, operational and commercial teams to develop innovative solutions, support tendering activities and contribute to business development and repeat business opportunities.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, promoting a culture of safety, collaboration, technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Support on-site project delivery where required, providing technical guidance and oversight during critical operations and project execution.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing complex engineering, logistics, marine, construction, or infrastructure projects, with full accountability for technical, operational and commercial delivery.
• Strong track record of leading projects from tender stage through execution and close-out, consistently delivering safe, high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• Commercially astute with experience managing project budgets, contracts, cost forecasts, change management, and project profitability.
• Confident leading technical and commercial discussions with clients, suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships.
• Strong engineering awareness, with experience reviewing and overseeing technical deliverables such as calculations, drawings, procedures, risk assessments, lifting plans and method statements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical and innovative solutions to complex operational and engineering challenges.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and support the growth of long‑term customer partnerships.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced employer pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance cover
• Performance‑related pay scheme
• Enhanced parental leave benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Get Active from Aviva – Gym discounts up to 40% off
• Support your career development through our success management process

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Who we are
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