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

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