Infrastructure Project Manager

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the wind power sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale project management across EMEA. This full-time role includes managing all phases of project delivery, collaborating with various specialists, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and substantial project lifecycle experience, particularly in renewable energy.

Qualifications

• Substantial industrial project experience, ideally in wind power.
• Previous track record of project delivery with values over £30m.
• Strong engineering background in civil, structural, or MEP.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning including feasibility studies, design, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Manage construction activities and project finances effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Financial Acumen

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

Auto CAD

Project

BIM-Revit

Primavera

Job description

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Connecting HVDC and renewables specialists to pioneering projects across EMEA

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 national 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 (National 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Wind Electric Power Generation

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