Infrastructure Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale WTG production facilities across EMEA. This full-time position requires expertise in UK construction standards and proven project delivery in industrial settings. Responsibilities involve managing projects from inception through to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing costs while maintaining quality. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering and extensive experience with significant project values.

Qualifications

• Substantial industrial project experience, ideally in wind power, shipbuilding, or automotive.
• Track record of project delivery from planning to commissioning, with projects valued over £30m.
• Familiarity with Freeport special policies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning across all phases including feasibility studies and design.
• Ensure compliance with cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Manage construction activities and oversee project finances.

Skills

Problem-solving agility

Financial acumen

Project management methodologies

Compliance with UK standards

Education

Strong engineering background in civil/structural/MEP

Tools

Auto CAD

Primavera

BIM-Revit

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead across the full project lifecycle at regional level for large-scale WTG production facilities throughout EMEA.

This will include initial site surveys, site selection, planning application submission and approval, EIS, design review, tendering, procurement, and construction management to final handover and post-completion rectifications.

This is a full time, staff role ideally based in the North-East of England.

Role:

• Lead project planning across all phases, including feasibility studies, design, construction, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with infrastructure engineers, designers, cost consultants, and other specialists to develop detailed project execution plans.
• Ensure compliance with cost, schedule, quality, and regulatory requirements (e.g., BREEAM, Made Smarter in UK).
• Support risk management throughout the project lifecycle, identifying potential risks (e.g., resource shortages, regulatory changes, labour shortages), conducting risk analysis, and proposing mitigation measures.
• Actively participate in the design phase, conducting thorough design reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Manage and supervise all construction activities, developing detailed schedules, sequencing works, and allocating resources to meet deadlines. Regularly monitor progress and address delays.
• Lead local standard adaptation efforts, ensuring designs meet UK standards (e.g., BS, IEC, NFPA, EN), local regulations, building regulations (Part B, F, L etc) and FIDIC contract terms.
• Optimise design to control costs (e.g., reducing steel usage) without compromising quality.
• Coordinate resource allocation (manpower, materials, budget) to maximise efficiency and prevent shortages or wastage.
• Oversee project finances, including funding plans, cash flow management, and financial reporting to ensure liquidity.
• Organise final inspections, coordinating stakeholders to verify compliance with quality, operational, and documentation requirements.

Requirements:

• Substantial industrial project experience from within the UK, ideally within wind power, shipbuilding or automotive plants.
• Previous track record in project delivery throughout the full lifecycle from planning to commissioning and minimum project value of £30m.
• Expertise in UK RIBA, CDM 2015, NPPF ( Planning Policy Framework).
• Strong engineering background in civil/structural/MEP, with hands-on industrial facility experience.
• Proficient in Auto CAD/Project/BIM-Revit/Primavera/ and modern project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with UK design/construction standards and quality compliance.
• Financial acumen for budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Problem-solving agility to identify and mitigate risks in complex projects.
• High ethical standards, resilience, and adaptability under pressure.
• Familiarity with Freeport special policies.