Job Description:

We are looking for a Project Manager to work on a permanent basis in Chorley/Hybrid.

We are looking for an engineering Project Manager who specialises in Business change / Business Transformation / Continuous improvement.

The role is working Monday to Thursday (2 days' in the office, 2days' from home).

Salary is c£62-72,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus a car allowance of £5,400 per annum. 

25 days' holiday and bank holidays, company pension, healthcare etc 

Main Duties & Responsibilities for the Project Manager

• Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Manage project governance, compliance, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and delivery, including management of Primavera P6 programmes.
• Manage project resources, including people, budgets, and supply chain activities.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, opportunities, and change control processes.
• Act as the primary client contact, ensuring effective communication and management of expectations.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor project performance, prepare status reports, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Control project budgets, costs, and financial performance, supporting invoicing and cash recovery activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, security, and quality requirements.
• Support tendering and bid activities by contributing to project delivery strategies.
• Lead, coach, and mentor project teams, promoting continuous improvement and professional development.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support project and business objectives.

Person Specification for the Project Manager

Essential

• Significant project management experience within complex engineering, infrastructure, nuclear, defence, or highly regulated environments.
• Experience working with NEC contracts.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and manage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong budget management, cost control, and resource planning skills.
• Experience in risk management, project reporting, and change control.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret project schedules, financial data, and technical information.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and hold teams accountable.
• Experience managing project delivery to agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (minimum SC level).

Desirable

• Degree qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Experience working in nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

How to apply for the Project Manager role:

Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW!