Project Manager - Oil and Gas

Project Manager / Watton / Full-Time Permanent / Up to £50,000 Position 1 Recruitment is hiring a Project Manager to join a long-established manufacturing client based in Watton. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience managing complex, high-value engineering projects particularly within the oil & gas sector or similar industries. As a Project Manager, you will oversee the full project lifecycle, from order placement through to delivery, working closely with clients, engineers, procurement teams, and production to ensure all technical, commercial, and quality requirements are met.

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Offer:

This is full-time permanent role, Monday to Thursday: 07:30 16:30 and Friday 07:30-12:30. Hybrid working available: 3 days in-office, 2 days from home following probation. Company pension scheme Sick pay Early finish on Fridays Hybrid working policy Free tea, coffee, milk, and fresh fruit Cycle to Work Scheme On-site parking

Key Responsibilities:

Full management of assigned manufacturing contracts for engineered products Create, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, including milestones and critical paths Lead communication between clients, sub-vendors, project buyers, engineers, and production supervisors Manage project risks, changes, procurement, documentation, and reporting Control project costs and ensure compliance with inspection and certification requirements Attend client meetings both on- and off-site when required Ensure project designs meet certification, industry standards, and client specifications Support technical bid evaluations and proposal processes The successful Project Manager will have solid experience in managing complex, multidisciplinary engineering or manufacturing projects in product, ideally within the oil & gas sector or a similarly technical industry.

A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience) is essential, along with a strong understanding of engineering documentation, project planning, and stakeholder coordination. Familiarity with software such as Microsoft AX, Caesar II, STAAD, Creo3 (ProE), AutoCAD, MS Project, and the Microsoft Office suite is highly desirable, although training will be provided where required. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are also key to success in this role.

NOTE:

This position is not eligible for sponsorship with this company.