Project Manager

Reports to: PMO Manager

Role Overview

The Project Manager independently leads medium-sized projects or multiple concurrent assignments. This role carries full accountability for scope, budget, schedule, risk, and stakeholder management, with measurable impact on profitability and client retention. This role suits a commercially aware project leader who combines integrity with ambition and understands that strong relationships are built through consistent effort and transparency.

Scope & Accountability

• Lead full lifecycle project delivery from initiation to close out
• Manage cost forecasting, margin performance, and financial reporting
• Establish and monitor project controls and governance frameworks
• Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance

Knowledge & Experience

• Demonstrates strong working knowledge of recognised PM methodologies (PRINCE2, PMP)
• Understands commercial drivers and balances ambition with disciplined risk management
• Resolves moderately complex commercial and stakeholder challenges
• Applies structured analysis to mitigate risks and protect both client and company interests

Supervision

• Operates with significant autonomy within governance standards
• Makes independent decisions that influence delivery strategy and resource allocation

Expected Contribution

• Direct impact on project profitability and repeat business
• Acts as primary client interface at project level and coordinates multidisciplinary teams
• Promotes a culture of respect and teamwork, and mentors others

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction discipline
• 5-8 years' experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP
• Chartered Engineer (CEng MIEI) or progressing toward chartership
• PSDP / PSCS training advantageous depending on sector