Project Manager - Anaerobic Digestion

Alecto Recruitment; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager specializing in anaerobic digestion. Located in Cambridgeshire, the role offers a salary between £65,000 and £75,000, and requires strong project management skills. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and be willing to travel to project sites. This position entails defining project phases, managing risks, and overseeing project documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience on biogas and gas-to-grid projects advantageous.
• Understanding of working with utilities on gas/electrical grid connections.
• Must be willing to travel to project site locations.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver Work Breakdown Structure outputs for all project phases.
• Provide weekly/monthly reports and dashboards to the Steering Group.
• Identify and mitigate project risks/issues.

Skills

Procore or construction management software

MS Office Programs

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

NVQ 5, HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering

Project Management Certificate

HSE Certification in Managing Safely

Tools

Procore

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Anaerobic Digestion

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Package

Employer: Alecto Recruitment (partnering with an established company within the Anaerobic Digestion sector)

Reference: NW32092

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver Work Breakdown Structure outputs for all project phases: Initiation, Planning, Design, Execution, Monitoring & Control.
• Provide weekly/monthly reports and dashboards to the Steering Group and stakeholders per the Communications Plan.
• Develop and implement a Project Performance Plan with KPIs and early issue detection to prevent delays or errors.
• Deliver comprehensive Project Plans outlining scope, resources, milestones, timelines, critical path, and budgets.
• Lead Communication Plan execution; act as the primary liaison with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, authorities, and communities.
• Manage and maintain project documentation platforms.
• Ensure design, construction, and commissioning meet required standards and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate project risks/issues; maintain the RAID register.
• Maintain a log of all key project decisions.
• Oversee change management processes, including chairing change control meetings and ensuring proper documentation.
• Lead and coordinate Project Support Staff, Site Managers, and Contractors.
• Develop and implement a Contract Management Plan outlining deliverables, benefits, and scope boundaries.
• Manage the RFQ process, ensuring accurate inclusion of scope, specifications, and payment terms.
• Collaborate with legal to negotiate and finalize construction contracts.
• Handle claims and compensation processing as needed.
• Work with finance to implement a Project Financial Management Plan covering budgeting, cashflows, and financial reporting.
• Develop and execute a Completions Management Plan covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover, and training.
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE regulations, including CDM, HAZOPs, HAZIDs, and Written Schemes of Examination.
• Ensure Principal Contractor maintains an up-to-date HSE Plan in line with UK HSE Executive requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ 5, HNC/HND/Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, Project Management Certificate, HSE Certification in Managing Safely.
• Experience working with Procore or other construction management software, or a willingness and ability to work with one.
• Experience on biogas and gas-to-grid projects advantageous.
• An understanding of working with major utilities on gas (entry/exit) and electrical grid (exit) connections.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Programs and Project Planning.
• Excellent communication and interface skills.
• Must be willing to travel to the project site locations.
• Leadership skills; Interpersonal skills; Decisiveness; Problem-solving; Ability to delegate effectively; Time management.

Application

To apply for this role please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) ext 218 to discuss.

Equally, if this role would not be of interest to you but may be for a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.