Lead Project Manager - UK

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Flexible benefits portal

Career development opportunities

Work on cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Siemens Energy Limited in Newcastle is seeking a Lead Project Manager for the UK to join the Order Execution Team within Grid Technologies. You will provide day-to-day support for UK-based projects, act as primary contact for escalations, and help deliver key projects on time and within scope.

You will coordinate UK project delivery, own strategic initiatives across GIS and Transformer portfolios, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with global teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading project management teams.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• PM certifications preferred; NEC contract knowledge helpful.
• Strong risk management and stakeholder communication.
• Knowledge of UK regulations and health & safety laws.
• Experience coordinating global multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate UK project delivery within the PM team to meet scope, time and budget.
• Own strategic projects across GIS and Transformer portfolio.
• Serve as primary contact for day-to-day escalations.
• Support the Head of Order Execution with strategic initiatives.
• Maintain strong customer relationships for satisfaction and growth.
• Mentor junior team members and allocate resources.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
• Lead Lessons Learned workshops and drive process improvements.
• Oversee local subcontractors and international factories for schedules and quality.
• Provide technical support for factory and product assessments.
• Collaborate with finance and commercial teams for reporting.
• Centralize project documentation and ensure compliance.
• Maintain quality management processes.
• Travel ~30% for site visits UK and overseas.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership experience

Regulatory knowledge UK&I

Commercial & contractual awareness

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Electrical engineering background

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Newcastle up Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne

Remote vs. Office

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Company

Siemens Energy Limited

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Transformers

Contract Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

As the Lead Project Manager for the UK, you will play a vital role in the Order Execution Team within the Grid Technologies division in Newcastle. Your focus will be on providing day-to-day support for all UK-based projects while assisting the Head of Order Execution. You will be the primary point of contact for project escalations, ensuring the successful delivery of key projects in the region.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Coordinate UK project delivery within the Project Management team, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
• Own strategic projects across the GIS and Transformer portfolio.
• Serve as the primary contact for day-to-day project escalations.
• Support the Head of Order Execution with strategic initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships to achieve long-term satisfaction and growth.
• Ensure team motivation and effective project allocations, including mentorship of junior team members.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including customers and internal teams, to ensure seamless operations and timely project delivery.
• Implement best practices and lead Lessons Learned workshops to foster a learning mindset.
• Oversee local subcontractors and international factories, ensuring compliance with schedules and quality standards.
• Provide essential technical support for factory and product assessments required by customers.
• Collaborate with finance and commercial teams for accurate reporting of financial metrics.
• Manage project scope, identifying risks and addressing customer requirements beyond the agreed scope.
• Centralize and control all project documentation to ensure compliance with business processes.
• Maintain quality management processes to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Leverage automation to streamline workflows and propose process improvements.
• This role includes approximately 30% site visits and travel (UK and overseas) to meet customers and factories.

What You Bring

• A flexible mindset to manage a variety of products with diverse complexities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in a leadership role.
• Formal qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a related field; a degree is preferred.
• Recognised Project Management certifications are preferred. NEC Contract execution knowledge are preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Transmission & Distribution standards and technologies is desirable.
• Awareness of commercial and contractual issues.
• Demonstrated experience in project management with a strong emphasis on risk management and effective communication.
• Proven track record of collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on a global scale.
• Familiarity with UK & I Regulations and current health and safety legislation.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~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 base 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. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character, no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

• 26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served
• Access to a flexible benefits portal for private medical cover, cycle-to-work schemes, and more
• Opportunities for career development and continuous learning
• The chance to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of Siemens Energy and manufacturing