At a Glance
- Tasks: Reignite your career in project delivery and engineering with a supportive programme.
- Company: Join NES Fircroft, a leader in energy and engineering workforce solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid employment, mentoring, flexible working, and pathways to permanent roles.
- Other info: Inclusive environment welcoming diverse applicants, especially those underrepresented in energy.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the evolving energy sector while refreshing your skills.
- Qualifications: Mid to senior-level project management or engineering experience after a career break.
The predicted salary is between 48600 - 59400 £ per year.
Locations – Multiple across UK
Permanent Hybrid Working Options
Reignite Your Career in Project Delivery & Engineering
Have you taken a career break of 12 months or more and are ready to return to project delivery or engineering? Whether you stepped away to care for family, relocate, or reset, your leadership, delivery experience, and professional judgement remain highly valuable. NES Fircroft’s Re:Ignite Returner Programme is designed to help experienced project managers and engineers re-enter the workforce with confidence and make an immediate impact in today’s fast-evolving energy sector.
About the Programme
- Paid employment across Project Management and Engineering disciplines
- Cohort-based onboarding to build community and confidence
- Mentoring from experienced industry professionals
- Technical and soft skills refreshers delivered by NES Fircroft experts
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- Pathways to permanent roles
Who Should Apply?
We welcome applications from mid to senior-level project managers and engineers who have taken a career break of 12 months or more and are ready to return to meaningful, outcome-driven work.
You may have experience in:
- Project or Programme Management (including PMO, Project Controls, Planning, Risk, Cost)
- Engineering delivery within Energy, Infrastructure, Construction, Manufacturing, or Technology
- Leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders, and delivering complex projects
We particularly encourage applications from individuals underrepresented in the energy sector, including women, parents, carers, ex-military personnel, and experienced professionals returning after extended breaks.
What You Bring
- Proven experience delivering projects or programmes in complex environments
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Commercial awareness, problem-solving ability, and a delivery mindset
- A willingness to refresh your skills and adapt to evolving tools, standards, and ways of working
- A desire to contribute to major infrastructure projects and the energy transition
Why Now?
The energy and infrastructure sectors are undergoing rapid transformation, driven by decarbonisation, digitisation, and large-scale capital investment. At the same time, there is a critical shortage of experienced project delivery professionals who can lead complex programmes safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Your experience is not outdated—it’s needed.
About NES Fircroft
NES Fircroft is the global leader in Energy and Engineering workforce solutions. We connect top technical talent with forward-thinking companies across the sector, from traditional oil and gas to the cutting edge of renewables and low-carbon technology. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know, we’re here to support you.
NES Fircroft is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Project Manager Returner Programme in Manchester employer: NES Fircroft
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