Infrastructure Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee large-scale WTG production facilities in the North-East of England. The role involves managing the full project lifecycle, from planning and design to construction and final handover, ensuring compliance with UK standards and project requirements. Ideal candidates will possess a strong engineering background and substantial project experience, ideally in the wind power sector.

Qualifications

• Substantial industrial project experience in wind power or automotive plants.
• Track record in planning to commissioning with projects valued over £30m.
• Proficient in UK standards and project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning across all phases of the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers and cost consultants for execution plans.
• Ensure compliance with project quality, cost, and schedule.

Skills

Project delivery

Risk management

Problem-solving agility

Tools

Auto CAD

BIM-Revit

Primavera

Job description

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Infrastructure Project Manager, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Client:

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel

Location:

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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 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.