Engineering Project Manager

Key Responsibilities: Ensuring that Engineering resource requirements are identified and effectively utilised to allow execution of projects in accordance with the project requirements and targeting for maximum productivity and efficiency.Ensuring all Engineers fully understand the detailed scope, basis of design, budget and programme requirements of the project.Co-ordination of Engineering and Design interfaces between the client and other project partners / supply chain partners.Management of contractual communications, supporting progress meetings, risk reduction meetings, cost reports, coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams and running / closing out contract actionsRegularly reporting to senior operational management on the performance of the engineering delivery for the projectProviding a commercial focus with a high level of challenge on project scope and protecting against uncontrolled scope creepEnsuring effective deployment and use of company engineering delivery processes on projects including engineering design strategy; master deliverable register, project schedule, work/cost breakdown structure; process safety management and engineering governance process.Ensuring that key project and programme risks are identified early, and mitigated where possible, with issues and blockers escalated immediatelyDeveloping projective relationships by communicating with colleagues and subordinates, developing trust and support and building teams.Essential Significant experience in coordinating multi-discipline teams the various stages of the project life cycle on major contractsThorough knowledge of the major project delivery process from work winning to project handover.Knowledge and understanding of UK technical and regulatory standards and global best practice.Strong process safety, quality and environmental leadership focus.Significant knowledge and understanding of Project Controls, including Schedule, Cost, Risk and Change Management.Collaborative, innovative and agile.Experienced customer facing capability with an ability to develop and influence relationshipsStrong interpersonal skills and an effective communicator (written & verbal)Must be able to work from the Manchester Office a minimum 3 days a week and potentially 5 days depending on project security aspectsMobility to travel to client offices, project sites and suppliers.Desirable Experience in the requirements for CE marking of plant and equipmentKnowledge and experience in the Energy Transition field e.g. Green/Blue Hydrogen, CCUS and emissions reduction.Strong engineering and business system/software skillsCivils, Structures and Infrastructure knowledgeNuclear, Chemical or similar process industry sectors