Project Manager

Fugro Head Office; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geo-data specialist company is seeking a Project Manager to lead project teams, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with QHSE standards. The ideal candidate will have proven project management experience, preferably in a technical environment, and hold or work towards a Project Management qualification. Responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, and budget while mentoring junior team members. This position offers diverse benefits, including a competitive salary, pension scheme, and extensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Electric car scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within a technical or engineering environment.
• Working towards or holding a Project Management qualification (Prince II, PMQ, PMP).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver projects effectively and efficiently.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate and collaborate with technical specialists to ensure correct resources are applied.

Skills

Project management experience

Communication skills

Office 365 proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Project Management qualification (Prince II, PMQ, PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Projects# Project ManagerLocation+ Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom**Job Description****Your role and responsibilities*** Lead project teams to deliver projects effectively and efficiently, ensuring QHSE, technical, commercial, and contractual standards are met.* Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to achieve optimal outcomes and mitigate risks.* Support proposal development and contribute to winning new work.* Coordinate and collaborate with technical specialists and support functions to ensure correct resources and expertise are applied.* Use issue escalation routes via Project Delivery Manager, Project Directors, and Service Line Managers when required.* Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, risk registers, and cost tracking.* Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement across all project phases.* Mentor and coach Assistant Project Management Professionals when applicable.**What you’ll need to thrive in this role*** Proven experience in project management within a technical or engineering environment.* Working towards or holding a Project Management qualification (Prince II, PMQ, PMP).* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.* Proficiency in Office 365 and Microsoft Project.* Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.***Who we are******What we offer***Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.***Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion***At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.**Benefits of joining our team*** Extensive career & training opportunities* Competitive salary* Contributory pension scheme* Private medical insurance* Health cash plan* Group life assurance* Group income protection* Electric car scheme* Cycle to work scheme* Discounted gym membership* Discounts platform* The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay* Long service awards* Fugro values awards* Employee referral bonus scheme**Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:**Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated#LI-JM1**Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:****Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**\*\*.\*\*