Project Manager in Grimsby

Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our engineering team in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. This permanent, full-time role is crucial for overseeing engineering projects from tender through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely and to the required standards, on time, within scope, and within budget. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving project success and fostering collaboration among team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from contract award through to completion and handover.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets and delivery plans.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning activities.
• Act as the main point of contact for the client and maintain strong working relationships.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress and financial updates.
• Monitor project costs, programme, resources, risks and opportunities.
• Manage changes to scope, variations and additional works.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure project requirements are met.
• Work closely with Commercial, Engineering, Procurement, Quality and SHEQ teams.
• Support site mobilisation and delivery where required.
• Ensure project documentation, contractual requirements and client expectations are managed throughout.
• Lead project close-out and handover.

Tender Support:

• Support the preparation of tenders and proposals.
• Review scopes, specifications and drawings and identify key requirements.
• Provide input into estimates, project programmes, methodology and resource requirements.
• Identify project risks, assumptions and exclusions.
• Support tender meetings and client discussions where required.
• Ensure a clear handover from tender to project delivery following contract award.

Experience:

• Experience managing projects within an engineering, fabrication, construction or industrial environment.
• Good understanding of engineering, fabrication and site activities.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and dealing directly with clients and subcontractors.
• Good commercial awareness, including cost control and change management.
• Experience supporting tenders and proposals.
• NEC, IChemE or similar contract experience would be advantageous.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant engineering, construction or project management qualification preferred, although relevant experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in project management within the engineering sector.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.

Personal Qualities:

Practical, organised and commercially aware, with good communication skills and the ability to take ownership, make decisions and drive projects through to completion.