Project Manager, Operations Manager

Position: Project Manager (Permanent)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent – £50,000 – £70,000 + Benefits
Our client is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions across various sectors, including oil, gas, chemicals, and petrochemicals. Known for pushing boundaries and creating value, the company empowers its employees to challenge the status quo, improve safety, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
As part of their ongoing expansion, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their established team and take ownership of complex, high-value engineering projects from conception through to completion.
This is a key role within a collaborative environment where you will manage full project life cycles, coordinate technical delivery, and drive commercial performance across multiple international projects.
Key

Duties & Responsibilities

* Lead and manage all aspects of projects, acting as the main point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal teams

* Develop and oversee detailed project plans, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards

* Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with specifications and standards

* Manage project budgets, forecasting, and cash flow while maintaining financial control and profitability

* Oversee contract negotiations, milestone agreements, and supplier relationships

* Prepare and present project progress reports, highlighting risks, mitigations, and performance metrics

* Identify and resolve technical and commercial challenges with internal teams and clients

* Lead inspections, testing, and quality assurance activities in line with project requirements

* Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the project team, promoting continuous improvement
Skills & Experience Required

* Proven experience managing engineering projects within oil & gas, chemicals, or petrochemical industries

* Strong understanding of project management principles, contract administration, and financial control

* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including P&IDs, PFDs, and fabrication documents

* Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills with the ability to work independently

* Demonstrated track record of delivering projects to specification, on time and within budget

* Experience working with engineered systems or modular skids, including pressure vessels, piping, or instrumentation advantageous

* PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, or similar project management qualification desirable

* Familiarity with design and project tools such as MS Project, PV Elite, Staad Pro, or Caesar 2 would be beneficial
Summary
Position:
Project Manager

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent
Duration:
Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 + Benefits
Start:
Notice dependent
If you have a strong background in engineering project management and want to join a respected global business at the forefront of innovation and delivery excellence, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details