Project Manager (NDT) at The Key Recruitment Group

Job Description

• Industrial Engineering specialist in the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of industrial boilers, pressure vessels, and steam piping systems, seeks to employ a Project Manager. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing field-based mechanical engineering projects—from boiler maintenance and valve installation to large-scale mechanical overhauls.

For the position you would be required to have:

• B. Tech/ B. Eng in Mechanical Engineering
• Heavy industrial engineering experience preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of field-based mechanical project experience.
• 2+ years of team leadership in an engineering project environment.
• Experience working with NDT, AIA, and safety documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities would include you to:  

• Develop project timelines and ensure tasks are properly scheduled.
• Liaise with engineers and workshop to confirm technical specs and fabrication status.
• Secure all documentation: safety files, drawings, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Identify material needs early and follow up with procurement to avoid last-minute shortages.
• Manage and lead all on-site personnel, including technicians, artisans, and subcontractors.
• Enforce discipline, safety, and productivity on site.
• Coordinate equipment, tools, and vehicles required for execution.
• Ensure real-time updates to planning tools are made and monitored.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client representatives and inspectors (AIA, NDT, etc.).
• Handle disputes and approval negotiations professionally.
• Manage client expectations and variation orders proactively.
• Resolve problems on site independently and make fast decisions in line with company values.
• Coordinate with the Workshop Manager and General Manager when unplanned events occur (e.g., equipment failures, absenteeism, rework).