Project Manager - EPC Projects

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

GE Vernova Grid Solutions seeks an experienced Project Manager to deliver large-scale EPC projects across the UK, including onshore and offshore environments. You will own complex transmission infrastructure programs or co-run them with a Director, guiding design through construction, commissioning, and handover while meeting safety, cost, and schedule targets.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, work within UK grid standards and NEC frameworks, and interact with stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience managing EPC or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience in multi-disciplinary and international environments
• Familiarity with NEC standards
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Valid passport & driver's license

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Delivery: take full accountability for EPC projects to specification, budget, and schedule.
• Leadership & Team Coordination: lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Finance, EHS, Quality, and Contracts.
• Stakeholder Management: build strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
• Financial & Commercial Oversight: manage project budgets and ensure cost control and resource utilisation.
• Risk & Issue Management: identify, assess, and mitigate risks; manage claims and root cause analysis.
• Planning & Execution: define, schedule, and deliver activities to milestones and contracts.
• EHS Leadership: champion safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Quality Leadership & Assurance: embed quality requirements and drive continuous improvement.
• Tender & Delivery Support: review delivery models, commitments, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial awareness

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects within our AC Systems portfolio across the UK, including both onshore and offshore environments.

Job Description Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects within our AC Systems portfolio across the UK, including both onshore and offshore environments. This is a high-impact role where, depending on your level of experience, you will either take full ownership of complex transmission infrastructure projects or work in close collaboration with another Project Manager/Director. In both cases, you will contribute to driving delivery from initial design through to construction, commissioning, and handover. Working alongside a Project Director, you will help lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Given the nature of our projects and stakeholders, this role requires a strong understanding of the UK transmission environment, including established standards, regulatory frameworks, and ways of working. You will bring the ability to operate effectively from day one, leveraging your experience within UK grid infrastructure to deliver successful project outcomes.

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing:

• End-to-End Project Delivery Take full accountability for delivering EPC projects to specification, budget, and schedule, ensuring customer satisfaction at every stage.
• Leadership & Team Coordination Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Finance, EHS, Quality, and Contracts.
• Stakeholder Management Build strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external partners, ensuring alignment and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Financial & Commercial Oversight Manage project budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure effective cost control and resource utilisation.
• Risk & Issue Management Identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively, while managing claims, deviations, and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Planning & Execution Ensure all project activities are clearly defined, scheduled, and delivered in line with key milestones and contractual requirements.
• EHS Leadership Champion a strong safety culture by embedding EHS into all project decisions and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company standards.
• Quality Leadership & Assurance Champion a culture of quality excellence by embedding quality requirements into all project decisions, ensuring deliverables meet contractual specifications, and driving continuous improvement through effective non-conformance management and compliance with GE Vernova's Quality Management System.
• Tender & Delivery Support Support tender validation by reviewing delivery models, commitments, risks, and opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience managing EPC or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of project delivery across engineering, procurement, and construction phases
• Experience working in complex, multi-disciplinary and international environments
• Familiarity with New Engineering Contract (NEC) standards
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and interfaces effectively
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and analytical skills
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Valid passport & driver's license

Nice To Have

• Project management experience gained through working on Grid substations with major UK network operators
• Project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, etc.)

Why Join Us?

• A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
• Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
• Work on large-scale, high-impact energy infrastructure projects
• Be part of a global organisation driving the energy transition
• Collaborate with experienced, multidisciplinary teams
• Opportunities for growth and development in a complex project environment

About GE Vernova Grid Solutions

At GE Vernova Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Vernova Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Vernova Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Come To Work

At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No