Project Manager

Michael Page; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Wirral, Merseyside is seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end generator and power generation projects, from contract award through installation and handover. You will coordinate engineering teams, suppliers and contractors, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and compliance with technical and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder management, with the ability to travel across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Background in power generation or generator/power equipment.
• Strong project planning, organisational and coordination skills.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules and resources.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Professional and confident client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of generator and power generation projects from contract award through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Oversee delivery to ensure safety, schedule, budget and quality standards.
• Act as primary interface between clients, engineering teams, suppliers and installation contractors.

Skills

Power generation background

Project planning

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

MS Project/Primavera

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Project Manager Role based in the Wirral, Merseyside. Working for a growing Generator Hire and Service Business

Our client is a well-established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector. As a medium-sized company, they are committed to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining high standards in their field.

Description

The Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of generator and power generation projects, overseeing delivery from contract award through to installation, commissioning, and final client handover.

This role requires strong project leadership, technical coordination, and stakeholder management to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required technical and quality standards.

The successful candidate will act as the primary interface between clients, internal engineering teams, suppliers, and installation contractors, ensuring effective communication and coordination throughout the project life-cycle.

Projects may involve work in highly varied and technically demanding environments, requiring regular travel across the UK and Europe. All travel, accommodation, and related expenses are covered.

This is an exciting time to join a rapidly growing organisation with significant opportunities for professional development and career progression

Profile

• YOU MUST HAVE A BACKGROUND IN power generation, generator systems, electrical distribution, backup power solutions or related generator/power providing equipment.
• Strong project planning, organisational, and coordination skills
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience using project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools).
• Professional and confident client-facing communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge or experience within power generation, generator systems, electrical distribution, or backup power solutions.
• Experience managing installation projects in industrial or infrastructure environments
• Similar industrial, construction or engineering environments.

Job Offer

£60,000 to £70,000 plus car, bonus and benefits - depending on on relevant experience

Desired Skills and Experience

Project Management / Field Service & Engineering / Generators & Power Distribution