Project Manager

Project Manager

Location Newcastle upon Tyne - BEL Valves

Basis Full Time

Salary Competitive

Closing Date 25th November 2026

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About BEL Valves

British Engines Group company, BEL Valves, offers design, manufacture, testing and aftermarket care for high integrity valves and actuators to critical offshore and onshore projects, within the oil and gas, power and renewables sectors.

BEL Valves’ core activities are managed from the head office in Newcastle upon Tyne (UK), with international projects supported from a local and satellite network.

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As a Project Manager you will manage valve order progression from order award to delivery and collaborate across business functions to mitigate business risks, enhance order margins, and ensure timely project delivery while growing strong customer relationships.

What you'll be doing

• Acting as the main point of contact for customers, providing clear updates and formal project reports.
• Coordinating project activity from order award through to delivery and close-out.
• Working with planning and other departments to understand project constraints, align documentation and plans, and communicate progress accurately.
• Monitoring project information in IFS and carrying out regular reviews to help identify and prevent delays.
• Identifying, recording and mitigating project risks, including maintaining risk registers and escalating issues when needed.
• Managing commercial matters, customer changes and variation orders to support project delivery and protect or improve margins.
• Chairing project meetings, setting clear expectations and producing minutes and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting customer cash management by progressing invoices, monitoring payment guarantees and following up payment issues.
• Working with the Project Director and sales team on customer matters and bid preparation, sharing project knowledge to support tender submissions.
• Ensuring project documentation and commercial matters are completed at close-out to enable final invoicing.
• Promoting a safe working environment by addressing or reporting unsafe conditions and following health, safety and environmental requirements.

Who we're looking for

The successful candidate will have at least two years’ experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment and be able to identify resource requirements, plan project activity and drive work through to completion.

They will bring strong commercial awareness, including an understanding of margins, cash flow and invoicing, and experience using appropriate tools to manage project risks. They will communicate confidently and professionally, build effective relationships with customers and colleagues across departments, and be comfortable influencing stakeholders and negotiating to achieve positive outcomes.

They will be organised, attentive to detail, analytical and adaptable, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. A degree in engineering, project management or a related subject is desirable; candidates without a degree may be considered if they are developing relevant competencies through an accredited programme.

Candidates with a technical or commercial background and a strong commitment to learning and development will also be considered.

Benefits

Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)

Holiday buy & sell

Car scheme

Competitive pay

Enhanced pension

Training & development

Closing Date 25th November 2026

Salary Competitive

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We want our people to feel free to be themselves without fear of discrimination or prejudice. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful working environment that recognises our people as individuals. We believe that building a diverse and inclusive workforce that celebrates our differences is key to solving the complex challenges facing our changing world.

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