Project Manager in Hemel Hempstead

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple medium and large-scale projects, ensuring contractual, technical, commercial, and operational objectives are achieved.
• Develop project plans, resource requirements, schedules, and delivery timelines while proactively managing risks, priorities, and key milestones.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, equipment mobilisation, testing, logistics, and offshore support activities to ensure seamless project execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Financial & Commercial Management
• Manage project budgets, financial performance, invoicing schedules, and forecasting activities.
• Oversee change control processes and identify variation opportunities to maximise project success and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, project governance, and financial controls.
• Escalate commercial, operational, or project risks where appropriate.
• Customer & Stakeholder Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, offshore personnel, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure expectations are understood and met through effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support client meetings, project reviews, and ongoing customer engagement activities.
• Contribute to tender submissions and technical proposal development.
• Project Controls & Documentation
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, technical specifications, and project tracking systems.
• Prepare and manage offshore information packs, procedures, and project records.
• Provide regular project updates and ensure accurate reporting of progress, risks, and performance.
• Continuous Improvement
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through project reviews, lessons learned, and customer feedback.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, efficiency, and overall delivery performance.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Proven project management experience within an engineering, offshore, energy, manufacturing, or related technical environment.
• Experience managing complex equipment projects, including modification, testing, mobilisation, and demobilisation activities.
• Strong understanding of mechanical handling equipment and associated project delivery requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, develop project plans, and coordinate project execution activities.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience motivating teams and building effective working relationships.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and Project.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Qualification in Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Project Management certification (APM, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Previous offshore experience.
• Experience working with Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, or PLC systems.
• Core Competencies
• Project Management
• Leadership & Team Development
• Commercial Awareness
• Stakeholder Management
• Planning & Organisation
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Customer Focus
• Communication & Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement