Project Manager - Gas Turbines

E604 Sulzer Turbo Services Venlo B.V.; Netherley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

33 days annual leave

Defined pension contributions

Employee assistance programmes

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a commercially minded Project Manager to lead international gas turbine and rotating equipment service projects. You will manage profitability, budgets and customer expectations while coordinating with Sales, Operations and Engineering teams.

Role emphasizes strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement and efficient project delivery across borders, with a focus on safety, quality and value creation for customers.

Qualifications

• PM experience in gas turbine, rotating equipment or energy services.
• Proven track record delivering profitable, on‑time, within‑budget projects.
• Strong customer focus with ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Good negotiation and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead international gas turbine and rotating equipment service projects.
• Own project profitability, financial performance and contractual obligations.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships across borders.
• Identify opportunities for additional business, upgrades and services.
• Drive collaboration across Sales, Engineering, Operations and Procurement.
• Provide regular project updates and financial forecasts to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership

Risk & change control

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

At Sulzer GT Aero, we are specialists in the maintenance, repair, overhaul and life extension of aeroderivative gas turbines and associated rotating equipment. Supporting customers across the energy, industrial and marine sectors, we help keep critical assets operating safely, efficiently and reliably around the world. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a commercially minded Project Manager to lead complex international projects from contract award through to successful completion.

The Role

We are looking for an individual who combines strong project execution skills with commercial awareness and customer focus. You will manage multiple international projects involving gas turbines, rotating equipment and associated services, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and with healthy profit margins. Working closely with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Customers, you will act as the focal point throughout the project lifecycle, driving collaboration and ensuring customer expectations are exceeded.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the delivery of international gas turbine and rotating equipment service projects
• Owning project profitability, financial performance and contractual obligations
• Developing and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Identifying opportunities for additional business, upgrades and service offerings
• Driving effective collaboration across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Field Service teams
• Monitoring project progress, schedules, risks and resource requirements
• Managing commercial negotiations, scope changes and variation orders
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with customer expectations, quality standards and HSE requirements
• Providing regular project updates and financial forecasts to stakeholders
• Supporting business growth through a proactive and customer-focused approach

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the gas turbine, rotating equipment, power generation, energy or related industrial services sector
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering profitable projects
• Understanding of rotating equipment overhaul, maintenance, repair or field service environments
• Ability to manage customer relationships and confidently engage with senior stakeholders
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to identify commercial opportunities beyond the original project scope
• Project management qualification desirable but not essential

What we offer you

• A competitive basic salary
• Annual personal bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days annual leave.
• Defined pension contributions.
• Access to Medicash helping you cover everyday health costs like dental optical and physiotherapy plus a range of wellbeing perks.
• Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Access to discounts on shopping entertainment lifestyle plus opportunity to apply for Costco membership.
• Discounted personal car leasing for you your family and friends.
• Long Service Awards celebrating your commitment.
• Continuous learning opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.

As a Silver Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we welcome and support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers with policies for training, camps and deployment, plus a growing internal military network.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer.

We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.

By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world.

With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team.

We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success.

We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.