Job Description

Project Manager -

Decom project

Location: Aberdeen

Permanent Position, 5 days a week in office

Key Responsibilities Project & Commercial Management

Manage full project lifecycle accountability, including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting and financial reporting

Ensure projects are delivered within agreed financial parameters while identifying opportunities to enhance value

Administer contract requirements and ensure commercial interests are maintained throughout delivery

Identify scope changes and manage variations, ensuring proper documentation, pricing and client agreement

Collaborate with finance functions to maintain accurate and timely reportingTechnical Oversight

Apply strong technical understanding to oversee offshore operations and challenge proposed solutions where required

Review engineering outputs including procedures, risk assessments and technical documentation

Support selection of equipment, tools and methodologies to ensure safe and effective delivery

Provide guidance to engineering and offshore teams when technical issues ariseProject Delivery & Coordination

Develop detailed execution plans covering scheduling, resourcing and logistics

Coordinate mobilisation of personnel, equipment and third-party suppliers

Drive project execution from planning through offshore operations to final close-out

Promote and enforce high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all stagesStakeholder & Team Leadership

Act as the primary liaison with clients, maintaining clear and professional communication

Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration across functions and locations

Manage stakeholder expectations through proactive communication and problem-solving

Maintain risk registers and ensure mitigation strategies are actively managed

Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future performanceSkills & Experience

Background in a relevant technical discipline such as subsea, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or marine operations

Degree in engineering or a related field is advantageous

Professional project management qualification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, APM or equivalent)

Demonstrated experience managing projects within offshore, energy or heavy industrial sectors

Track record of delivering technically demanding projects within cost and schedule constraints

Experience working within matrix organisations and leading teams without direct authority

Familiarity with project planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera 

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients