JOB ADVERT
Project Manager

£50,000 to £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Knutsford, Cheshire or Ellesmere Port

Due to continued growth and a number of new projects, Stopford have an exciting opportunity for a
Project Manager to join the Projects Group of Stopford. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us and
work with highly skilled professionals who are constantly striving to deliver excellence and best
practice.

The position of Project Manager is part of the Projects group and is a full time, permanent position.
Your time will primarily be based at our office at Knutsford with occasional visits to client sites in the
UK and possibly overseas.

Key responsibilities will include: 

Project delivery from tender to handover 

Tracking and reporting your project performance to all stakeholders 

Managing safety, quality, budget, schedule and risk for the lifecycle of your project

The Company

Stopford is an international multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering design and project
management services company founded in the UK in 1982. We work with companies around the world
in emerging and existing industries, our ambition is to lead the way in engineering a sustainable world
through the transition to a low carbon economy.

We have ambitious plans for future growth over the next three to five years supporting our key clients
in the renewables and green energies sector and commercialising Stopford’s green technology
portfolio. We have a significant opportunity to expand our operations in the UK and internationally
and the role of Project Manager will support this growth.

Employment at Stopford brings many benefits including: 

Competitive Salary 

Profit related bonus payment (10%) 

Pension (5% employer and 5% employee contributions) 

25 days holiday plus bank holidays 

Additional day off to celebrate your Birthday 

Private medical insurance 

Employee assistance program 

Reimbursement of professional membership fees


Free On-site parking 

Long service awards

The Role of Project Manager

Reporting to the Lead Projects Manager, the Project Manager shall be responsible for the evaluation,
planning and execution of Project(s) in accordance with agreed budgets and timelines. Building and
managing Project Team(s) and reporting to the Client, Project Sponsor and Senior Management. The
Project Manager shall be responsible for the Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality performance
throughout the Project Life Cycle.

To be successful in the role of Project Manager, you will ideally have a degree in Engineering or
Project Management and ideally chartered status from a relevant institution. You will be able to
demonstrate project management skills in a multi-discipline EPC(M) environment and have good
knowledge of recognised project management techniques. In addition, you will have experience in
managing client relationships in all phases of a project.

Please go to our website for a full job description to familiarise yourself with all of the
responsibilities, skills and experience required before you apply.

Please note that we do not accept applications from agencies, and you must be eligible to live and
work in the UK.

We look forward to receiving your CV for the post of Project Manager.

Closing date: 30 December 2022

Stopford reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of
quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we would recommend that you apply
as soon as possible.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to
respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing
date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Job Description

Position: Project Manager

Group: Projects

Location: Knutsford or Ellesmere Port

Ambition

Our ambition is to lead the way in engineering a sustainable world through the transition to a low
carbon economy.

Values

Our values guide the way we carry out our everyday activities to achieve our ambition: 
Responsibility – Committed to ethical and responsible actions 
Innovation – Innovation to create sustainable value 
Unrivalled expertise – Delivering a world class service 
Inclusivity – Working together with mutual respect 
Sustainability – Awareness at every opportunity

Description

Reporting to the Lead Projects Manager, the Project Manager shall be responsible for the evaluation,
planning and execution of Project(s) in accordance with agreed budgets and timelines. Building and
managing Project Team(s) and reporting to the Client, Project Sponsor and Senior Management. The
Project Manager shall be responsible for the Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality performance
throughout the Project Life Cycle.

Key Responsibilities 

To manage Project development from initiation through to closure. 

To be accountable for Project results to the Client, Project Sponsor and Senior Management 

To work with Client, Project Sponsor and Stakeholders to develop Project Execution and
Quality Plan outlining Scope of Work, Deliverables, Resources, Budget, Schedule and Risk
Profiles. 

To complete Work Breakdown Structure to determine effort required for each activity. 

To develop Project Schedule to identify when each activity shall be undertaken. 

To develop Project Risk Register and manage the risks accordingly. 

To clearly communicate expectations to each Project Team member and Stakeholders. 

To act as mediator between Stakeholders and Project Team members. 

To resolve issues and solve problems throughout the Project Life Cycle. 

To effectively manage the Project Scope of Work by ensuring that any change in scope is
identified early, documented and approved using the company’s Project Change Procedures.


To track and report on Project Milestones and progress, provide weekly and monthly reports
to all Stakeholders. 

To lead, coach and motivate Project Team members on a proactive basis. 

To determine how results shall be measured (KPI’s) and complete Post Project Evaluation with
Stakeholders to determine how well results were achieved. 

To develop new tools and Best Practices for Project Management and Execution with the
Quality Manager and Lead Project Manager. 

To cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, learning and self-development. 

To undertake annual performance and training requirement reviews of Project Team
Members. 

To assist with preparation or estimates, proposals and tenders for new projects.

Minimum Requirements – Education and Experience 

Ideally educated to a degree level and a Chartered Engineer / Manager. 

Have significant experience in either, oil & gas, petrochemicals, energy or renewable energy
industries. 

Have significant experience of working in a design, engineering and construction environment
at FEED and EPC phases of the project. 

An ability to think strategically and develop long range plans, understanding the implication
of changes to contract scope. 

An ability to work collaboratively with all engineering design and construction disciplines. 

Experience of managing and building a team of engineers, designers, suppliers and sub-
contractors. 

Knowledge and Experience of Designer, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor Roles
under CDM. 

Knowledge and understanding of different forms of Contract (IChemE, NEC etc). 

Experience in working in and managing multi-discipline teams. 

Experience in managing client relationships in a management role. 

Clear and concise communication in both written and verbal form with excellent people
management and interpersonal skills. 

Eligible to live and work in the UK. 

Full UK/EEC driving licence.

Desirable 

APM qualified with ongoing CPD


Able to travel overseas for short project visits 

Construction Management / Supervision experience

Company Wide Aspects 

Adhere to Stopford’s Business Management System 

Align with and promote Company Values and Vision

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as
necessitated by your role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the
organisation.