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Project Services Specialist

Location:
Cumbria
Sector:
Oil & Gas
Job Type:
Contract
Salary:
£25 - 39 per hour
Reference:
SK/R/090797

Role

Job Purpose

To lead and support successful project execution in alignment with business needs. This role requires close collaboration across departments to ensure critical projects are effectively planned, progressed, and delivered on time. The primary focus is on delivery readiness, on-time release, manufacturing performance, and operational optimization.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor deliverables across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure project schedules are maintained.
  • Provide regular internal and external delivery updates; compile and present communication packs.
  • Collaborate with delivery, planning, and execution teams to track progress and initiate corrective actions to mitigate risk and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Support engineering teams by assessing manufacturing readiness and efficiency; contribute to scheduling strategies for new projects to position the business for success.
  • Develop and maintain best practices for engineering deliverables throughout product delivery.
  • Analyze departmental workflows and suggest improvements to enhance cross-functional collaboration.
  • Conduct data analysis to support informed business decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

 

kills Required

Technical & Non-Technical Skills/Attributes:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

 

Beneficial Skills:

  • Knowledge of SAP
  • Experience with CAD software
  • Familiarity with MS Project
  • Ability to interpret and understand technical drawings

 

Job Scope and KPIs

Scope: Local (Barrow-in-Furness) with potential cross-departmental and cross-functional responsibilities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • On-time delivery of projects and milestones
  • Support and contribution to overall business KPIs

 

Stakeholder Impact

This role will work closely with:

  • Project Management
  • Engineering Teams
  • Supply Chain
  • Planning Departments

Key Experience and Qualifications

  • Currently studying towards or holding a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a technical field, preferably Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Prior exposure to technical project environments is desirable

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Testimonials

“We have required a number of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the Nuclear Industry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number of QA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.

“We have been very pleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstrated and will continue to use their professional services in the future.”

Bureau Veritas

“I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner of choice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projects internationally over recent years.

“First are a high performing business who are built on credibility, honesty, expertise.

“As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to more and more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner of choice to help us deliver our projects with confidence.”

TechnipFMC

"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.

"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.

"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.

"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

Nuvia

“There is nothing negative about the service that we’ve received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners.”

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"It’s great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We’re proud to still be working with them after 20 years."

Simon Carves Engineering Ltd

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