Project Manager in Greater Manchester

Job Description

Project Manager – Power
Location: UK Wide
Salary: Competitive
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5pm | Friday 8:30am–4pm
I’m currently working with an established business within the power and energy sector who are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with a strong engineering and power background to take responsibility for the successful delivery of major energy projects across the UK.
The role will involve managing projects from a commercial, technical and operational perspective, with responsibility for project performance, customer satisfaction, cost control and overall delivery.
There will also be opportunities to work across technically complex projects involving reciprocating engines, mechanical and electrical systems, civils, energy production and O&M operations.
The Role

• Managing projects through the full project lifecycle
• Taking responsibility for the successful delivery of individual projects
• Managing project P&L and ensuring projects are delivered profitably
• Coordinating engineering, construction, installation and commissioning activities
• Managing project budgets, costs and commercial performance
• Working closely with customers to ensure a high level of service and satisfaction
• Managing contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders
• Supporting contract and commercial management
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards
• Monitoring project progress, performance and key deliverables
• Managing project risks, issues and changes
• Supporting the effective management of project resources
• Ensuring compliance with CDM and health & safety requirements
• Producing and maintaining project documentation and reports
• Supporting supplier meetings and witness testing where required
• Travelling throughout the UK and occasionally overseas
• Working closely with internal engineering, design, commercial and operational teams

You’ll ideally have:

• 5+ years’ experience managing energy, power or similar engineering projects
• Strong technical knowledge of power and construction
• Experience working with reciprocating engines
• Understanding of associated civil, mechanical and electrical systems
• Knowledge of energy production and O&M operations
• Strong understanding of CDM and health & safety
• Experience with contract management
• Knowledge of contracts such as NEC, FIDIC, IChemE or MF1
• Experience managing project costs, budgets and commercial performance
• Competence using Microsoft Project (MPP) and Microsoft Office
• HNC/HND or higher qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A commercially aware and organised approach
• Full UK driving licence

Package

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank/public holidays
• Enhanced holiday entitlement with length of service
• Company pension scheme with attractive employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Ongoing investment in training and professional development
• Long-term progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging energy projects
• UK-wide travel with occasional overseas travel

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to join an established and growing business within the power and energy sector.
You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of technically complex projects, work with a range of customers and suppliers, and play a key role in delivering major energy infrastructure projects across the UK.
Interested?If you’re interested in the role or would like to discuss it confidentially, feel free to message me directly or send across your CV.
Equally, if you know someone who may be a good fit, feel free to get in touch.