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Contracts Project Manager – Process Industry

📍 Lancashire | 💰 Up to £63,500 + Bonus, Car Allowance, Pension & Private Healthcare

Are you an experienced Contracts Project Manager with a background in delivering multi-disciplinary, high-value projects in the process industry? Looking for a new challenge with a fast-growing, internationally active consultancy? This is your opportunity to take a lead role on complex projects that make a real-world impact.

🔍 About the Role

We are a well-established engineering consultancy delivering turnkey process design and project management solutions across the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors. As we continue to expand our portfolio, we are seeking a Contracts Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of projects ranging from £100,000 to £5 million.

You’ll lead the end-to-end execution of projects – from tender to commissioning – working closely with clients, sub-contractors, and internal teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced, technically varied environment and enjoy turning complex plans into reality, this could be the perfect role for you.

✅ What’s in it for You



Competitive salary up to £65,300

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Car allowance, private healthcare, pension, and annual bonus

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Varied UK and occasional international projects

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Long-term career progression in a stable, people-focused business

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Office-based with site visits – no hybrid working required

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

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Full lifecycle project management – tendering, scheduling, budgeting & delivery

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Leading multi-disciplinary teams across civils, mechanical, electrical & controls

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Managing contractors and ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards

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Supporting procurement, supplier negotiation, and resource allocation

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Conducting risk reviews, client presentations, and variation handling

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Supporting commissioning and handover to operations

🧑‍💼 Ideal Candidate

You’ll have:

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Minimum 5 years’ experience in process engineering project delivery

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Proven leadership in managing contractors, engineers, and third-party suppliers

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Experience with plant builds, modular systems, or process environments

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Strong working knowledge of CDM, HAZOP, and health & safety regulations

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A relevant engineering degree (or HND with significant experience)

💻 Desirable Skills

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Microsoft Project & resource planning

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Knowledge of ATEX/DSEAR environments

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Process or mechanical design background

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Willingness to travel occasionally for site-based works

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