Project Manager

Job Title: Project Management Contractor Location: Chiswick, London Contract: 12 Months minimum (potential 2/2.5 years of work) Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home (occasional trips overseas to Ghana) IR35 Status: Inside…

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Contract type Contract
Posted 2 September 2026

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Job Title: Project Management Contractor

Location: Chiswick, London

Contract: 12 Months minimum (potential 2/2.5 years of work)

Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home (occasional trips overseas to Ghana)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Requirements: Oil & Gas industry experience and worked on Multiphase Pump Projects

Job Purpose

The Project Management Contractor will support the delivery of the Subsea Multiphase Pump (MPP) Project, providing project management support across a range of key project functions, including:

Project Controls (Cost & Schedule)
Document Control
Risk Management
Interface Management
Project Reporting
The successful candidate will deputise for the Project Manager when required and, as part of a small owner's team, will help drive contractor performance while supporting the safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate project reporting, planning, and cost management activities.
Develop scopes of work, review contractor proposals, and monitor contractor deliverables.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering reviews, constructability workshops, and safety studies.
Direct and assure the quality of contractor work to ensure compliance with EHS, technical, operational, and project requirements.
Ensure effective information management and document control processes are implemented throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Manage project interfaces, particularly between multiple contractors working on the project.
Develop, maintain, and monitor the project risk register.
Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and practices.
Deputise for the Project Manager as required.

Education & Experience

Essential

Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering or technical discipline.
Minimum 15 years' experience in offshore oil & gas project engineering and project management.
Experience working on deepwater projects across all stages of the project lifecycle.
Experience with oil & gas operators.
Strong background in:
Cost Control
Project Planning
Information Management
Risk Management
Project Reporting

Desirable

Experience working with engineering and EPC contractors.
Technical foundation in an engineering discipline, progressing into broader project engineering and project management roles.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Project Manager looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included

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