Engineering Project Manager (12-month contract, Derby)On behalf of Rolls‑Royce, AMS is looking for an Engineering Project Manager for a 12‑month initial contract based in Derby. This role offers hybrid working with a requirement of 3 days per week onsite at our client's facility in Derby. Purpose of the role As an Engineering Project Manager, you would lead the end-to-end delivery of a large project focused on the integration of new chemical etching lines into an existing manufacturing facility. This role will oversee the full project lifecycle – from procurement and factory acceptance testing of specialised equipment through to on-site construction, installation, and final commissioning. What you’ll do * Manage building modifications * Oversee procurement, installation, and testing of processing equipment * Develop and maintain project plans (milestones, dependencies, critical path) * Coordinate parallel workstreams across engineering, construction, HSE, and operations * Manage and coordinate external contractors and suppliers * Lead governance activities (project meetings, steering committees, reporting) * Track project costs (forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis) * Ensure HSE compliance, support HAZOPs, and implement risk controls * Apply structured delivery methods (stage‑gate and phased approaches) * Identify and mitigate risks across safety, schedule, cost, and operations The skills you’ll need * Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering complex capital projects within industrial, chemical, or engineering environments * Experience working on projects within live/operational facilities * Strong experience managing contractors and construction activities (e.g., building modifications, infrastructure works) * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously * Experience in budget management, cost reporting, and forecasting * Understanding of health & safety requirements in hazardous/process environments * Experience running project governance frameworks and stakeholder reporting * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Experience delivering using structured project methodologies Essential Criteria * Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering complex capital projects within industrial, chemical, or engineering environments * Experience working on projects within live/operational facilities * Strong experience managing contractors and construction activities (e.g., building modifications, infrastructure works) * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously * Experience in budget management, cost reporting, and forecasting * Understanding of health & safety requirements in hazardous/process environments * Experience running project governance frameworks and stakeholder reporting * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Experience delivering using structured project methodologies Desired Criteria * Background in chemical, process engineering, or heavy industrial environments * Experience supporting or leading HAZOP studies or similar risk assessments * Experience with plant upgrades, retrofits, or brownfield projects * Formal Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, APM) We only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. #J-18808-Ljbffr
