Project Manager - Oil and Gas

Project Manager – Watton | Up to £50,000 per year Please note: This position is not eligible for sponsorship. 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. What You’ll Do: * Manage the full lifecycle 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 What We’re Looking For: * Solid experience in managing complex, multidisciplinary engineering or manufacturing projects * Background in the oil & gas sector or a similarly technical industry * Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience) * 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 Microsoft Office Suite (training provided where required) * Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills Why Join: * Salary: Up to £50,000 per year * Contract: Full-time, permanent * Hours: Monday–Thursday 07:30–16:30, Friday 07:30–12:30 * Hybrid Working: 3 days in-office, 2 days from home (following probation) * Benefits Include: * Company pension scheme * Sick pay * Early finish on Fridays * Free tea, coffee, milk, and fresh fruit * Cycle to Work Scheme * On-site parking Contact Kirsty on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity in more detail