Lead Project Manager

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Picket Piece; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension

Cashplan health benefit

25 days holiday

Maternity/Paternity leave

Phone allowance

Job summary

Neos Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Project Manager in Andover to lead the Project Management function across multiple complex projects within a specialist critical power business.

You will work closely with Technical/Design, Sales, Engineering, Commercial and Finance teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and to spec, ranging from £150k to £5m in value.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience within a relevant technical/project environment.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects typically valued between £150k and £5m.
• Strong people management and leadership experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Project Managers and Engineers.
• Provide senior-level support and decision-making across project delivery.
• Attend technical, commercial and contractual handover meetings.
• Support Project Managers with procurement, planning and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with project processes including variations, payment notifications, programme management, RAMS, Health & Safety and design meetings.
• Coordinate between Technical/Design, Project Management and Engineering teams to meet specifications and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Planning & Scheduling

Travel Flexibility

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification

PRINCE2 certification

Job description

Lead Project Manager

Location: Andover

Salary: £65,(Apply online only) - £80,(Apply online only) + £7,(Apply online only) Car Allowance + Bonus

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Employment: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established specialist in critical power, standby power and energy systems, with over 40 years' experience supplying, installing, hiring and maintaining generators, UPS systems, switchgear and associated critical power infrastructure.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager - Projects, you will lead the Project Management function across multiple complex projects, working closely with Technical/Design, Sales, Engineering, Commercial and Finance teams.

Projects typically range from £150k to £5m in value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Project Managers and Engineers.
• Provide senior-level support and decision-making across project delivery.
• Attend technical, commercial and contractual handover meetings.
• Support Project Managers with procurement, planning and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with project processes including variations, payment notifications, programme management, RAMS, Health & Safety and design meetings.
• Coordinate between Technical/Design, Project Management and Engineering teams to ensure designs are completed on time and meet customer specifications.
• Drive high standards of project performance, quality and customer service.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and support wider team development.
• Take responsibility for the technical, quality and financial performance of projects.
• Identify and implement improvements across the Projects department.
• Work with the wider management team to ensure projects are delivered on time, to specification and to agreed quality standards.
• Review and improve the supply chain.
• Support talent identification and development.
• Act as a strong ambassador for the Capital Projects division and wider business.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager / Projects Manager / Project Director / Project Manager with a strong background in complex technical projects and the construction environment.

Essential Experience

• 10+ years' experience within a relevant technical/project environment.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects typically valued between £150k and £5m.
• Strong people management and leadership experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong understanding of the construction industry and technical project delivery.
• Experience managing design documentation and QHSE processes and controls.
• Strong commercial awareness, financial control and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong planning, organisation and decision-making ability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Critical Power Experience

Strong experience within the critical power / standby power industry is highly desirable, ideally with exposure to diesel generators, UPS systems, switchgear, CHP, emergency power systems or associated electrical infrastructure.

Desirable Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification.
• CSCS, SSSTS or SMSTS.
• Electrical or Management qualification.
• Recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2.

Package & Benefits

• £65,(Apply online only) - £80,(Apply online only) basic salary
• £7,(Apply online only) annual car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension
• Cashplan health benefit
• 25 days' holiday, increasing with company loyalty
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• £24 per month phone allowance or company phone
• Relevant training and development
• Long-term career progression
• Monday-Friday working pattern
• No planned overtime

Why This Role?

A senior opportunity to take genuine ownership of project delivery, team performance and continuous improvement within an established critical-power business.

You’ll be working on high-value, technically complex projects while leading an experienced team and working closely with senior stakeholders across the business