Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy project firm in North Wales is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead major engineering projects in the power sector. This role involves managing multi-discipline teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and maintaining project budgets. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and experience in the energy sector. A highly competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of assigned projects, managing multi-discipline teams.
• Ensure smooth transition from Project to Operations.
• Manage delivery to specification, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Knowledge of power or heavy engineering industries

Experience in delivering complex engineering projects

Expertise in project management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Project Management qualification (APM, PMI)

IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager – Energy Sector | North Wales

We are looking for a skilled Project Manager to lead major engineering projects in the power sector. This key leadership role ensures smooth project delivery, operational handover, and alignment with safety, quality, and performance standards. Offering a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and bonus potential, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation in North Wales.

Purpose of the Role

• Lead delivery of assigned projects, managing multi-discipline teams and resources.
• Act as the single point of accountability ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to the required standards.
• Represent division to Senior Team, reporting on performance across safety, quality, and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth transition from Project to Operations, resolving issues and aligning requirements.
• Manage delivery to specification, budget, and schedule, including third-party contracts.
• Motivate and lead the project team, ensuring compliance with HSE and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records, risk management, and effective reporting to stakeholders.

Role Scope

• Up to 5 direct reports across engineering, quality, and operations.
• Responsibility for budgets averaging £1m per year and third-party contracts.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of power or heavy engineering industries.
• Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects, ideally in energy sectors.
• Expertise in project management, HSE, and quality systems.
• Effective leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Project Management qualification (APM, PMI).
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate.

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.