Project Manager

4M Recruitment Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is recruiting a Project Manager for a 6-month contract in Glasgow. The role is based in a remote/Glasgow setting and involves managing energy and power generation projects to deliver safely, on time and within budget, while meeting quality standards.

You will report to the Head of Project Delivery and work with customers, suppliers, contractors and internal teams to maximise customer satisfaction and commercial performance.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or higher qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' project management experience within energy/related sectors.
• Proven experience delivering power generation or construction projects.
• Technical knowledge of reciprocating engines and related systems.
• Experience with NEC3 Framework Contracts and CDM/UK Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong commercial awareness and project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver energy and power generation projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Manage project commercial performance and P&L for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, contractors and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and reporting milestones.
• Plan resources, monitor risks and progress, and manage changes.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and deliver high satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Energy sector

Power generation

Contract management

CDM & H&S

MS Project

Education

HNC/HND or higher in electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Project Manager on an initial 6 month contract, based in Glasgow

Project Manager Contract Location: Remote, Glasgow

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically capable Project Manager with experience in power generation, energy or construction projects. You will be responsible for managing projects from a technical, commercial and operational perspective, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Reporting to the Head of Project Delivery, you will work closely with customers, suppliers, contractors, engineers and internal teams to deliver successful projects while maximising customer satisfaction and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of energy and power generation projects.
• Take responsibility for the commercial performance and P&L of individual projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Manage customers, suppliers and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and sign off supplier works in line with Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Manage contractual requirements, payment milestones, key dates, technical scope and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, Health & Safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with design engineers to ensure design deliverables meet project programmes.
• Identify and resolve technical, commercial and operational issues.
• Plan and manage project resources effectively.
• Monitor project risks, costs, progress and performance.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the wider business.

About You The successful candidate will have:

• HNC/HND or higher qualification in an electrical or mechanical engineering-related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' project management experience within the energy sector.
• Proven experience managing and delivering power generation or construction projects.
• Technical knowledge of reciprocating engines and associated civil, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience of energy production and O&M operations.
• Good knowledge of Contract Management, particularly NEC3 Framework Contracts.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project (MPP).
• Experience working with CDM and UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project profitability.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver results.
• A full current driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• Recognised Health & Safety qualification.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Current CSCS card applicable to the role.
• Experience working to ISO quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of current UK H&S, environmental and CDM legislation.

What's Required

This role requires a flexible approach due to the nature of project delivery. You should be comfortable with:

• UK-wide travel and occasional overseas travel.
• Occasional weekend and out-of-hours working.
• Working independently in a remote environment.
• Undertaking mandatory training as required.