Project Manager in South Shields

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, PowerPoint, 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