Project Manager – Engineering
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Project Manager – Engineering

Employer: Able Consult Location: Colchester Salary: £50000 - £55000/annum
Posted on
9/7/2026
Employment Type
Permanent
Job Reference
225577650

Job Description

Project Managerandnbsp;

Salary: to andpound;55kandnbsp;

Permanent: Essexandnbsp;

Hybrid working andnbsp;

Join a global engineering organisation delivering complex capital equipment projects across critical infrastructure sectors.andnbsp;

Reporting to the Head of Projects, you will be responsible for delivering multiple projects valued at andpound;1m+, managing schedules, budgets, contractual requirements and project performance from handover through to installation, commissioning and completion.andnbsp;

Key Responsibilitiesandnbsp;

  • Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring key milestones and deliverables are achieved.andnbsp;
  • Manage project budgets, forecasts and profitability.andnbsp;
  • Act as a focal point for project communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.andnbsp;
  • Coordinate activities across departments to ensure projects are delivered to schedule.andnbsp;
  • Manage project risks, issues, variations and change control.andnbsp;
  • Review contracts, specifications and commercial documentation.andnbsp;
  • Produce project reports and contract cost reviews.andnbsp;
  • Monitor performance against agreed cost, schedule and delivery targets.andnbsp;
  • Support installation, construction and commissioning activities as required.andnbsp;
  • Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements and company safety standards.andnbsp;

Experience Requiredandnbsp;

  • Delivering complex projects with responsibility for schedules, budgets and project outcomes.andnbsp;
  • Strong project scheduling, planning and programme management expertise.andnbsp;
  • Managing costs, forecasts and commercial performance.andnbsp;
  • Read, analyse and interpret contracts and specifications.andnbsp;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.andnbsp;
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.andnbsp;
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and delivery challenges.andnbsp;
  • Track record of delivering projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets.andnbsp;

Desirableandnbsp;

  • Experience working on projects involving large capital equipment.andnbsp;
  • Experience within water, construction, process engineering or similar project-led environments.andnbsp;
  • NEC contract experience.andnbsp;

If you are an experienced Project Manager with the skills and experience outlined above and are seeking a hybrid position within a global engineering organisation, we would like to hear from you.andnbsp;