Project Manager

United Infrastructure Energy Limited; Sealand; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

Career progression

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead AGI interfaces on the Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture Scheme, coordinating a large team and complex technical interfaces. You will partner with Eni to deliver high‑risk, high‑value above ground installations across the North West of England.

The role requires extensive experience in energy sector construction, strong leadership, and a track record in managing multidisciplinary teams, safety performance, and project commercial

Qualifications

• Experience within the energy, utilities, pipeline, oil & gas, or major infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience leading large, technically complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of high‑pressure gaseous systems, pipeline infrastructure, and related facilities.
• Demonstrable leadership experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Sound contractual and commercial awareness.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence and lead at all levels of the organisation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working on carbon capture, gas transmission, hydrogen, or energy transition projects.
• Previous experience working within EPC delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all Above Ground Installation works across the project.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, subcontractors, and delivery partners.
• Manage technical interfaces between AGIs, pipeline systems, and third-party stakeholders.
• Drive project performance in relation to safety, quality, programme, and cost.
• Work closely with Eni and other key stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee planning, resource management, procurement, and construction activities.
• Support decision-making on complex engineering and operational matters.
• Define and manage battery limits and interface responsibilities across multiple work packages.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to business development activities, tenders, future project opportunities, and organisational development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Education

Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or equivalent

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas: Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement – At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Senior Project Manager – AGI & Interfaces

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – AGI & Interfaces to lead the delivery of the Above Ground Installations (AGIs) on the landmark Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture Scheme, working closely with Eni as part of one of the UK's most significant energy transition projects. This role will play a critical part in delivering a first-of-its-kind, large diameter, high-pressure carbon capture pipeline system and associated infrastructure across the North West of England.

The Role Reporting to the Project Director, you will be responsible for the strategy, planning, execution, and successful delivery of the Above Ground Installation scope, leading a team of approximately 100 direct employees alongside specialist subcontractors and key delivery partners. As the senior lead for AGIs and project interfaces, you will manage complex technical, operational, and stakeholder challenges while ensuring safe, efficient, and commercially successful project delivery.

You will work closely with engineering, construction, commercial, and planning teams, acting as a key decision-maker on technical interfaces and battery limit definitions across the project.

In addition to project delivery responsibilities, you will support wider business initiatives including bid development, project mobilisation, system improvement, and workforce development across the Major Projects business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all Above Ground Installation works across the project.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, subcontractors, and delivery partners.
• Manage technical interfaces between AGIs, pipeline systems, and third-party stakeholders.
• Drive project performance in relation to safety, quality, programme, and cost.
• Work closely with Eni and other key stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee planning, resource management, procurement, and construction activities.
• Support decision-making on complex engineering and operational matters.
• Define and manage battery limits and interface responsibilities across multiple work packages.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to business development activities, tenders, future project opportunities, and organisational development.

About You

• Experience within the energy, utilities, pipeline, oil & gas, or major infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience leading large, technically complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of high-pressure gaseous systems, pipeline infrastructure, and related facilities.
• Demonstrable leadership experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Sound contractual and commercial awareness.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence and lead at all levels of the organisation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working on carbon capture, gas transmission, hydrogen, or energy transition projects.
• Previous experience working within EPC delivery environments.

Why Join Us?

• Play a leading role in the delivery of a nationally significant Net Zero infrastructure project.
• Work directly with Eni on one of the UK's most high-profile carbon capture programmes.
• Join a growing Energy Division delivering complex and innovative projects across the UK.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, pension, and private healthcare.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and leadership development.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.