Project Manager

Gi Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Project Manager in Bristol to oversee multi-million-pound District Heating projects. The role demands end-to-end project management skills, stakeholder engagement, and a solid background in contract management. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, strong communication abilities, and a degree or equivalent qualification. This is a long-term contract starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in District Heating projects.
• Experience with business stakeholders in related industries.
• Strong background in safe operation of sites with formal training.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through all stages from feasibility to execution.
• Negotiate delivery matters during feasibility and development.
• Monitor and report project progress to the Senior Project Manager.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contract management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Degree or HND qualified

NEBOSH / IOSH certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

You will work within our client's Major Projects team, which is responsible for the development and construction of the heat generating assets. As Project Manager for Major Projects, you will be responsible for the successful development and delivery of multi-million-pound investment projects on behalf of the Senior Project Manager; ensuring alignment with set business drivers, objectives and governance requirements.

You will work alongside the regional Senior Project Managers team & be responsible for the day-to-day management of projects, ensuring they are delivered safely and to the required time, budget, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of projects through all stages of the project lifecycle from feasibility and business case to execution and handover to internal stakeholders.
• Support negotiation of Delivery matters during Feasibility and Development stages of projects (i.e. Adoption Agreements, Design Frameworks)
• Manage overall project budgets; authorised to spend budget within the approved plan. (in line with relevant Governance procedures)
• Effective planning, resource allocation and management of resourcing plan from the support functions and / or regional unit
• Build strong relationship with external and internal partners and stakeholders
• Ensure best practice is shared across the projects through regular engagement with the Senior Project Manager and Head of Delivery
• Managing Health and Safety; ensuring it is delivered through functional teams (i.e. Engineering) and Contractors / Consultants
• Ensure all project and works delivered are compliant with client management systems
• Ensuring a high standard of information / configuration management
• Ensure all contractual aspects between clients and contractors, ensuring the compliance of all parties, particularly with respect to completion of Project prior to programmed operational start date
• To monitor and update the plan throughout the project period and produce weekly / monthly project progress report to the Senior Project Manager

Knowledge and Skills

• End to end project experience of leading projects and teams
• Dependable team manager with demonstrable skills to lead and motivate project teams
• An eye for detail and for meeting the Client's expectations
• Strong experience of monitoring and reporting project management tools and related technology
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (including external stakeholder management).
• Sensitivity to commercial development and ability to work alongside the commercial team
• Knowledge of financial and key performance indicators for project follow-up
• Strong legal and contract management experience. JCT & FIDIC experience required
• Experience of managing projects using a transparent risk balanced approach
• Flexible and organised; able to plan concurrent activities and manage unexpected circumstances

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven project management experience in District Heating projects including project realisation, site supervision and commissioning or demonstrable transferable knowledge would be desirable
• Experience working closely with business stakeholders in related industries
• Experience with and understanding of full project or product lifecycle
• Proven experience demonstrating project ownership, driving results, solving problems from prior work situations
• Strong background in safe operation of sites supported with formal training (NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent) Comprehensive working experience within CDM regulations is ideal
• Degree or HND qualified preferable

This contract is expected to start in Jan 2026 & run through for at least 12 months. Ideal candidates will be commutable to our client's Bristol city centre office

For more information on this excellent long term contract opportunity with our prestigious client please apply online & we will get back to you

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