Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power engineering services company seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee engineering-focused construction projects in power and energy infrastructure. The ideal candidate will lead project delivery from sale to financial close, ensuring high-quality and efficient delivery while maintaining client relationships and safety standards. The role promises a rewarding work environment with benefits including an annual bonus and robust healthcare options.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Employee rewards portal with discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering-based construction projects.
• Proficient in project planning tools.
• Strong understanding of LV and HV system components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery teams ensuring project scope and quality.
• Develop Construction Phase Plans and risk controls.
• Manage multiple construction projects with regular progress reports.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Numerical skills

Risk management

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering

Recognised project management qualification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in delivering engineering-focused construction projects, particularly in power and energy infrastructure?

My client is a forward-thinking, commercial organisation that delivers value-added power engineering services to private network owners, Embedded investors and carbon-reducing organisations. Their capabilities cover full project lifecycles across design, installation, commissioning and maintenance – including a growing pipeline of microgrids, battery storage, hydrogen/gas , and large private network developments.

They deliver projects for a diverse client base including DNOs, private commercial customers, NHS, airports, and large manufacturing organisations.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will lead a portfolio of construction projects from point-of-sale through to customer handover and financial close. You’ll take responsibility for the safe, high-quality and efficient delivery of multiple schemes – typically ranging from £5m to £15m in value – while maintaining excellent client relationships and driving repeat business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project delivery teams to ensure work meets scope, timeline, quality and budget targets
• Develop and communicate Construction Phase Plans, quality specs and risk control measures
• Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations and Health & Safety standards
• Be the main point of contact and escalation for customers, site and office teams
• Manage 3 to 20 live construction projects and provide weekly progress reports
• Take commercial and operational lead for 1 to 5 subcontractor service contracts
• Identify efficiency opportunities across contractor/supplier relationships
• Ensure delivery excellence, including customer satisfaction, site cleanliness and quality
• Support future business growth by identifying leads and helping to price and draft tenders
• Represent the Engineering or Resources Manager where required

About You

We’re looking for a skilled Project Manager with the following background:

• Proven experience leading engineering-based construction projects, including materials and site resource coordination (essential)
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Project or similar planning tools (essential)
• HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering, or completed formal apprenticeship (essential)
• Committed to gaining (or already hold) a recognised project management qualification (essential)
• Strong understanding of LV and HV system components, plant and equipment (desirable)
• Excellent communicator with strong numerical and stakeholder management skills (essential)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Additional training certificates such as PASMA, IPAF, SMSTS, ECS, or Confined Space (desirable)
• NRSWA accreditation (desirable)

What’s on Offer

In return for your commitment and contribution, my client offers a rewarding, inclusive and supportive team environment along with a competitive benefits package:

• Annual bonus scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Employee rewards portal with discounts from top brands
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

If you’re ready to join a passionate team delivering cutting-edge power and infrastructure projects across the UK, we’d love to hear from you.