Project Director - Power Generation EMEA

Black & Veatch; Northwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Project Director for Power Generation to oversee medium to large EPC projects across the UK and EMEA. This role involves managing client relationships and leading project teams to ensure successful delivery. With a focus on sustainable energy solutions, the Project Director will play a key role in business development and strategic expansion. The position offers an excellent salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension

Private medical cover

Life Assurance

Income protection

33 days annual leave

Lifestyle account

Qualifications

• Experience in Power Generation projects.
• Extensive Project Director/Management experience in Engineering and Construction.

Responsibilities

• Manages large engineering projects involving multiple clients.
• Obtains new/repeat business on large projects.
• Acts as a project manager and manages a project team.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Project Director - Power Generation EMEA

Date: May 6, 2025

Location:

London, GT LON, GB Northwich, CHES, GB Glasgow, GB

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Job Summary

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation markets that include utilities, independent power producers and new non-traditional entrants adding to the much-needed supply of secure, clean power to our industries and communities. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to put sustainable energy solutions into practice.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Project Director to join our Conventional Power Generation business as part of our senior leadership team. The role oversees a team of Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery and develops the Conventional Power Generation business in the region. The Project Director will oversee medium to large EPC projects across our key markets in the UK, Spain, Germany and the Middle East in the short-to-medium term, with further strategic expansion throughout the EMEA region.

Leading our clients into tomorrow, this role will also be key in winning new work as we continue to grow our power generation business in the region. Black & Veatch brings the tools, technologies, and teams to deliver for our clients on Gas, Waste-to-Energy (WtE) and Nuclear projects. We are a global leader across combustion turbine technologies: fast-response, simple cycle assets; baseload, combined cycle facilities; co-generation and/or Combined Heat & Power (CHP).

The role will preferably be based in the UK at our Glasgow or London offices, with regular travel to our international offices as well as client and project sites throughout the region. We will also consider applicants with the adequate level of experience in Spain, Germany or the UAE.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including an annual bonus, Pension, private medical cover, Life Assurance, Income protection, 33 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), Lifestyle account and more.

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company, where every team member benefits from our Global Employee Ownership Scheme. This unique ownership model fosters a fantastic culture and a collective drive to grow and achieve our company goals together. Be part of a community where your contributions are valued and rewarded annually through share allocations. Come grow with us!
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Key Responsibilities

• Manages large engineering projects involving multiple clients or partners or medium EPC projects.
• Manages multiple clients and/or projects where the project team, client structure and/or project location present greater challenges.
• Obtains new/repeat business on large size projects; supports contract negotiations with clients.
• Manages multiple risks which includes fixed price or new technology or non-domestic markets or new clients.

Management Responsibilities

Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

Minimum Qualifications

• Depth and breadth of experience in Power Generation projects
• Extensive Project Director/Management experience with an Engineering and Construction industry background. Experience with leading EPC companies will be seen favourably.
• Mid to Large scale EPC/EPCM project experience, predominantly on the contractor side vs client
• Proven leadership experience and adept at managing client relationships at the most senior levels
• Track record in actively supporting business development activity
• Comprehensive UK market experience with a strong network and knowledge of key clients, competitors and current industry trends etc
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.