Project Director - Power Generation EMEA

Black & Veatch; Northwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy solutions is seeking a Project Director for their Conventional Power Generation business. This pivotal role involves overseeing project delivery across various regions, guiding clients towards sustainable energy solutions, and managing a team of Project Managers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Power Generation and a proven track record in project management, with a strong understanding of the UK market.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Income protection

33 days of annual leave

Lifestyle account

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Power Generation projects.
• Significant Project Director/Management experience in Engineering and Construction.
• Strong UK market knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage large engineering projects involving multiple clients.
• Secure new or repeat business on large projects.
• Oversee project teams and handle complex challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Power Providers focus on the holistic demands for energy generation markets, including utilities, independent power producers, and new non-traditional entrants, contributing to the supply of secure, clean power for industries and communities. Joining our market sector offers an opportunity to implement sustainable energy solutions.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Project Director for our Conventional Power Generation business to join our senior leadership team. The role involves overseeing a team of Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery and developing the business in the region. The Project Director will manage medium to large EPC projects across the UK, Spain, Germany, and the Middle East, with plans for expansion throughout the EMEA region.

This role is pivotal in guiding clients into future energy solutions and securing new business to grow our power generation portfolio, including Gas, Waste-to-Energy, and Nuclear projects. Black & Veatch is a global leader in combustion turbine technologies, including fast-response, simple cycle, baseload, combined cycle, co-generation, and CHP.

The position is preferably based in the UK at Glasgow or London, with regular travel to international offices and project sites. Candidates with significant experience in Spain, Germany, or the UAE will also be considered.

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including an annual bonus, pension, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), a Lifestyle account, and more.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our Global Employee Ownership Scheme fosters a strong culture and collective drive towards shared success. Join us and be part of a community where your contributions are valued and rewarded annually through share allocations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage large engineering projects involving multiple clients or partners, or medium EPC projects.
• Handle multiple clients and projects with complex team, client, or location challenges.
• Secure new or repeat business on large projects and support contract negotiations.
• Manage various risks, including fixed price, new technology, non-domestic markets, or new clients.

Management Responsibilities

Act as a project manager, overseeing a project team that may vary by project.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Power Generation projects.
• Significant Project Director/Management experience in the Engineering and Construction industry, preferably with leading EPC companies.
• Experience with mid to large-scale EPC/EPCM projects, mainly on the contractor side.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage client relationships at senior levels.
• Active support of business development activities.
• Strong UK market knowledge, including key clients, competitors, and industry trends.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Applicants must complete pre-employment requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle record searches, in compliance with applicable laws.

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

005