Project Manager – Pipeline Pre-Commissioning

About the role

EnerMech is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the safe and successful delivery of pipeline pre‑commissioning projects within the oil and gas sector. The role involves overseeing all phases of project execution, from planning and mobilisation to client engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of pipeline pre‑commissioning projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and budget compliance.
• Oversee technical activities such as pipeline cleaning, flooding, gauging, hydro‑testing, de‑watering, drying and nitrogen purging.
• Coordinate project personnel, specialist equipment, subcontractors and mobilisation requirements.
• Develop and manage execution plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments and technical documentation.
• Monitor project costs, progress, variations and overall commercial performance.
• Act as primary client contact, ensuring effective communication and successful delivery.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing pipeline pre‑commissioning projects in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of cleaning, flooding, gauging, hydro‑testing, de‑watering and drying operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, resources and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of HSE requirements, permit‑to‑work systems and operational risk management.
• Excellent client management, leadership and communication skills.
• Engineering qualification or relevant technical background preferred.

Required skills

• Pipeline cleaning
• Pipeline flooding
• Pipeline gauging
• Hydro‑testing
• De‑watering
• Drying operations
• Nitrogen purging