Project Manager - Special Projects

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in power generation seeks a Project Manager for Special Projects in London. The role demands strong leadership, project management skills, and a proven track record in the power generation sector. You will oversee key projects, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining client relationships.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

25 days annual leave + bank hols

Birthday Off

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in power generation industry required.
• Proven track record in delivering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and resources effectively.
• Deliver on agreed commitments on time.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Project Manager - Special Projects, London

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Client:

AVK-SEG Ltd

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

AVK provide expertise in the design, planning and implementation of power systems projects in all major market sectors. We are experts in state-of-the-art solutions for today’s demands for reliability, sustainability and efficiency.

Due to the large current market opportunities that this sector is currently seeing, this individual, needs to bring their skills to deliver key projects for us on time and on budget while creating and maintaining relationships with our clients.

You will report to the VP of Special Projects, however you will be given full responsibility and have autonomy to drive and successfully deliver your projects the AVK way.

At the forefront of Power Generation technologies, AVK have designed and utilised innovative battery storage solutions for a range of client applications.

Critical applications using gas turbines, reciprocating gas engines, and diesel engines coupled with Energy Storage Systems offers incredible flexibility whilst being able to competitively offer Grid-Scale Storage Solutions.

Supporting our critical power clients, a modularised solution is used to compliment fast starting Gas Generator Sets which not only maintains the critical load, but with the addition of an integrated control system, offers the flexibility to trade the asset whilst ensuring the Energy Solution operates to UK Grid Code / specific nuisances to site.

Key Objectives / Responsibilities

• This role requires a balance between role model leadership, operational skill, strategic ability, strong financial acumen and be able to communicate at high level of engagement with new and existing clients.
• Due to the varied type of projects which the role encompasses, the person needs to have a good understanding of the type of work carried out in this sector and be able to manage and deliver projects successfully.
• Be able to demonstrate that either he or she has a proven track record in delivering projects in this sector.
• Has already shown clear ownership and leadership qualities.
• Be able to be adaptable and be capable to work with several of our key customers.
• High level of commercial acumen with a proven track record of working in preconstruction, project procurement and project execution phases.
• Have implemented and used appropriate project controls to oversee successful major project delivery.
• Experience of identifying and implementing continuous improvement in a project environment.
• Experience of actively contributing to the development, analysis and implementation of business strategy and analysis.
• Track record of successfully managing and controlling costs, delivering against deadlines, maintaining quality and progression on major projects.
• Evidence of building effective relationships with clients.

Deliver Results

• Deliver on agreed commitments on time.
• Manage projects and resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done effectively and efficiently; set and follow up goals that are concrete and realistic.
• Highlight mistakes or difficulties transparently.
• Challenge and examine what, how and why we do the things we do with targets that are concrete and realistic; dig deep to ensure a proper view of the situation.
• Consider risks and opportunities when making decisions.
• Follow processes and guidelines set by AVK.
• Take decisions also in difficult situations and persist when faced with pressure or setbacks.
• Take several related areas into account - make sure that targets are aligned with AVK’s overall purpose and strategy.

Lead Teams

• Build diverse teams with complementary skills and backgrounds; encourage all team members to speak up and thereby utilize the differences in the team
• Define team goals and celebrate team success
• Develop High preforming teams and have succession planning as a high priority to give resilience to your business.
• Encourage and challenge your team to take its performance to a higher level
• Ensure that conflicts are solved in a constructive way
• Be able to communicate in an honest and transparent manner.

Requirements

• Experience in power generation industry
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Customer focussed with negotiation and mediation skills
• Hold an electrical or mechanical engineering qualification
• Hold a full valid driving licence
• Private Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank hols
• Birthday Off
• Pension Plan

AVK|SEG does not discriminate on the race, colour, religion, sex, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the volume of responses, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.