NRL Project Manager
Location
Egremont, Cumbria, North West, England
Salary
Competitive
Contract Type
Permanent
Work Type
Full Time
Posted on
25 Feb 2026
NRL – Project Manager
Are you an experienced Industrial Relations professional ready to take ownership on major projects? At NRL, we’re looking for a dynamic Project Manager who thrives in complex, WRA-driven environments and knows how to keep projects moving, people aligned, and standards uncompromised.
This isn’t just workforce management.
This is leadership in high-profile, IR-sensitive environments.
Be the Authority on Industrial Relations
You’ll act as the lead IR and workforce representative on SL WRA projects - interpreting, implementing, and managing Working Rule Agreements with confidence and credibility.
Own Workforce Delivery On Site
You’ll oversee mobilisation, inductions, shift patterns, overtime, and demobilisation ensuring every worker is where they need to be, when they need to be there.
You’ll plan, source, and deploy skilled craft labour across multiple trades.
Shape the Future Workforce
Support the development of apprentice and early careers programmes aligned with industry and client needs.
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Safety isn’t a policy - it’s a mindset.
What You’ll Bring
You’ll join a business trusted to operate in complex, environments where professionalism, expertise, and delivery matter.
If you’re ready to lead from the front, influence at every level, and play a key role in major workforce delivery projects this is your opportunity.
Step into a role where your leadership drives progress.
Applications must be submitted by close of business on Tuesday 3rd March.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
Are you an experienced Industrial Relations professional ready to take ownership on major projects? At NRL, we’re looking for a dynamic Project Manager who thrives in complex, WRA-driven environments and knows how to keep projects moving, people aligned, and standards uncompromised.
This isn’t just workforce management.
This is leadership in high-profile, IR-sensitive environments.
Be the Authority on Industrial Relations
You’ll act as the lead IR and workforce representative on SL WRA projects - interpreting, implementing, and managing Working Rule Agreements with confidence and credibility.
- Lead negotiations and on-site IR discussions
- Manage disputes, grievances, and disciplinaries
- Maintain strong relationships with trade unions and shop stewards
- Ensure full compliance with collective agreements and employment law
Own Workforce Delivery On Site
You’ll oversee mobilisation, inductions, shift patterns, overtime, and demobilisation ensuring every worker is where they need to be, when they need to be there.
- Act as escalation point for supervisors, clients, and workers
- Drive attendance, performance, and engagement
- Promote a culture built on safety, productivity, and respect
You’ll plan, source, and deploy skilled craft labour across multiple trades.
- Partner with recruitment teams to meet demand
- Build strong supplier and subcontractor networks
- Anticipate future workforce needs before they arise
Shape the Future Workforce
Support the development of apprentice and early careers programmes aligned with industry and client needs.
- Collaborate with training providers and industry bodies
- Ensure apprentice compliance with WRAs
- Champion mentoring, progression, and retention
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Safety isn’t a policy - it’s a mindset.
- Promote and enforce strong HSE standards
- Work closely with client H&S teams
- Support workforce wellbeing initiatives
- Act as (or become) a Mental Health First Aider
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience supervising and directing large workforces
- Minimum 3 years’ Industrial Relations experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of Working Rule Agreements
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Strong HSE awareness
- CSCS card
You’ll join a business trusted to operate in complex, environments where professionalism, expertise, and delivery matter.
If you’re ready to lead from the front, influence at every level, and play a key role in major workforce delivery projects this is your opportunity.
Step into a role where your leadership drives progress.
Applications must be submitted by close of business on Tuesday 3rd March.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
Apply today
Anna Mason
Recruitment Consultant
