Head of Major Projects

Siemens Energy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the energy transition, where you will lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative power generation solutions. This role offers the chance to shape the future of energy, ensuring reliability and sustainability through strategic project management and collaboration. You will be instrumental in driving a culture of excellence, overseeing recruitment and development initiatives, and fostering an inclusive environment. With a commitment to decarbonization and innovation, this position provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Opportunities to work with a global team

Opportunities to lead innovative projects

Paid holidays and parental leave

Continual learning opportunities

Access to employee resource groups

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management within an engineering service company.
• Strong background in hardware supply or service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Major Project Management Team, promoting a culture of excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Engineering Knowledge

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

Project Management Qualification (APMP, PRINCE2)

Job description

In today's rapidly evolving energy landscape, gas-fired power generation plays a crucial role in ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy mix. As we transition towards cleaner energy sources, natural gas stands out for its ability to provide consistent power supply, complementing renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Its flexibility and efficiency make it indispensable in meeting peak demand and maintaining grid stability. By joining our team, you'll be at the forefront of this vital sector, contributing to a balanced and resilient energy future.

We are looking for a leader who possesses a blend of strong technical expertise, strategic vision, and interpersonal skills, with leadership experience, who can lead the project team responsible for the delivery of long-term maintenance agreements at customer power plants in the UK and Ireland. This includes overseeing projects involving the world’s most powerful and efficient gas turbine, the 9000HL at SSE’s Keadby power station.

How You’ll Make an Impact

1. You will lead the Major Project Management Team, promoting Siemens Energy Leadership Essentials to cultivate a culture of excellence and empowerment.
2. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and successful project delivery.
3. Drive the strategic and cultural transformation of the team, creating an inclusive environment that values employee satisfaction and safety.
4. Oversee recruitment, training, and development initiatives, ensuring team members are equipped with globally recognized qualifications.
5. Monitor project status, identify risks, and implement solutions to meet contract obligations while achieving financial objectives.

What You Bring

1. You hold a degree in engineering or a commercial field, complemented by a recognized formal Project Management Qualification (e.g., APMP, PRINCE2).
2. With a minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering service company, you have a strong background in project management, particularly in hardware supply or service contracts.
3. Your knowledge of the power generation market and large rotating equipment is a significant advantage.
4. You possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit, driving high performance within your team.
5. Flexibility and self-motivation are key attributes that enable you to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division is dedicated to providing low-emission power generation through innovative service and decarbonization solutions. We bring together zero or low-emission power generation technologies, including all gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators, under one roof. Our team focuses on identifying decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet, ensuring we meet the evolving energy demands of our customers while contributing to a sustainable future.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With over 100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the basis for one-sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

We believe diversity powers innovation. Through inclusion, we generate power. Our energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and do not discriminate based on our differences.

Here are some of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:

1. Opportunities to work with a global team
2. Opportunities to lead innovative projects
3. Time off, paid holidays, and parental leave
4. Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
5. Access to various employee resource groups