Area Project Manager

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our personnel, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

We are supporting a leading engineering delivery organisation on a major offshore oil & gas development project in the Middle East. They are seeking an experienced Area Project Manager to take ownership of a defined project scope and ensure successful delivery across all phases.

This role will involve managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating engineering and construction activities, and driving performance across safety, schedule, cost, and quality.

• Initial 18 month contract 

• Outside IR35

• Based in Farnborough with travel to the middle east 

Key Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for the delivery of a defined project area within a large-scale offshore development

• Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of project scope in line with contractual obligations

• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering teams and interface with key stakeholders (client, contractors, vendors)

• Monitor project progress, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies

• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and promote a strong safety culture

• Control budgets, schedules, and resource allocation within the assigned area

• Lead project reporting, including progress updates, forecasts, and performance metrics

• Support project governance, change management, and commercial processes

• Facilitate effective communication between onshore (Farnborough) and offshore/site teams

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Area Project Manager / Project Manager within offshore oil & gas projects

• Strong background in EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) project delivery

• Experience managing complex, multi-discipline project scopes

• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget

• Experience working on Middle East oil & gas projects (highly desirable)

• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skill

Qualifications 

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

To apply for this opportunity please email tom.penycate@trsstaffing.com or apply using the link below.