Project Manager

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in renewable energy is seeking a motivated Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage project delivery. This full-time role requires strong skills in project management and communication, aiming for successful outcomes in renewable energy initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and proven experience with complex projects. Join a team dedicated to the Green Energy transition.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing complex, high-value multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong operational understanding of risk and opportunity management.
• Effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects ensuring delivery within scope, time, budget, and quality.
• Develop and control project budgets and timelines.
• Serve as primary contact for project-related communication.
• Produce monthly management reports to track performance.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Project / Program Management

Construction Estimating

Construction Experience

PMBOK

Visio

Construction Management

Project Management Software

Microsoft Project

Project Management Lifecycle

Contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Join a winning team and help deliver the Green Energy transition with GE Renewable Energy.

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to take ownership of project delivery ensuring excellence in execution, customer satisfaction and profitability.

In this role you will manage the full project lifecycle from planning to delivery, leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across departments to ensure successful outcomes. You will work with a degree of autonomy guided by established policies and supported by an experienced leadership team.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the growth of renewable energy projects across the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead and manage the execution of assigned projects ensuring delivery within scope, time, budget and quality standards.
• Develop, monitor and control project budgets and timelines, including contingency plans to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Coordinate and manage project activities to meet contractual and customer requirements.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks while maximising opportunities for project improvement.
• Lead Gate Reviews and ensure all project authorisations (technical and financial) are secured.

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project‑related communication.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers (UK and overseas) ensuring clear, timely and effective communication.
• Facilitate collaboration across internal teams including Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Legal and Master Scheduling to ensure customer requirements are fully understood and met.
• Represent GE at customer meetings ensuring professional and solution‑oriented interactions.

Commercial & Financial Control

• Regularly review and manage project costs keeping them within agreed targets and reporting variances.
• Ensure project invoices are issued promptly and that overdue debts are minimised.
• Identify and formalise project variations ensuring additional work is covered through contract amendments.
• Safeguard company interests ensuring all commercial and technical contractual obligations are met.

Leadership & Reporting

• Provide clear project leadership, motivating and supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellence.
• Produce accurate monthly management reports and maintain a proactive approach to performance tracking.
• Maintain a comprehensive Risk Register and support mitigation or recovery actions where necessary.
• Conduct post‑project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management or a related technical discipline.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience managing complex high‑value multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong operational understanding of risk and opportunity management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled in leading, motivating and coordinating cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and general PC literacy.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Why Join GE Renewable Energy

At GE Renewable Energy you’ll be part of a global team working on some of the most impactful energy projects in the world. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with experts across the business, develop your leadership skills and directly contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

Key Skills

• Project Management Methodology
• Project / Program Management
• Construction Estimating
• Construction Experience
• PMBOK
• Visio
• Construction Management
• Project Management Software
• Microsoft Project
• Project Management Lifecycle
• Contracts

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1