Project Manager – Heavy Lift & Transport

About the role

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of heavy‑lift, transport and installation projects across the UK and Ireland. You will act as the primary customer contact, ensure compliance with permits, health and safety standards, and drive project profitability while supporting our green infrastructure objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage projects from contract award to completion, overseeing contracts, permits, programmes, budgets and HSE requirements.
• Serve as the main point of contact for customers during execution, providing timely communication and updates.
• Run internal kick‑off meetings to align engineering and operations teams.
• Conduct site visits, measurements and third‑party surveys to capture data for RAMS documentation.
• Coordinate internal teams to secure transportation, marine and other permits.
• Produce and review risk assessments, method statements and other HSE documentation.
• Monitor project costs, maintain profit margins and report financial forecasts bi‑weekly.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, environmental and legal standards.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver high levels of customer service.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing complex projects in transport, logistics or heavy‑lift environments.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes, health & safety regulations and quality standards.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with customers and internal teams.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecast financial performance and drive profitability.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland as required.

Required skills

• Risk assessments
• Method statements (RAMS)