Project Manager - Oil and Gas in Watton, Norfolk

Watton Source: WhatJobs

£45,000–£55,000

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