Project Manager - Gas Turbines

Sulzer; 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

Medicash wellbeing perks

Employee Assistance Programmes

Costco membership discounts

Discounted car leasing

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee international gas turbine and rotating equipment service projects from inception to completion. You will drive profitability, manage contractual obligations and foster strong customer relationships across Sales, Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain.

The role emphasizes leadership, commercial acumen and a customer-focused approach, delivering projects safely, on time and within budget with ongoing updates on financial performance.

Qualifications

• Proven PM experience in gas turbine, rotating equipment, or related industrial services.
• Strong commercial and profitability focus.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and leadership.
• PM qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of international gas turbine and rotating equipment service projects.
• Own project profitability, financial performance and contractual obligations.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Identify opportunities for additional business, upgrades and service offerings.
• Drive collaboration across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Field Service.
• Monitor progress, schedules, risks and resource needs.
• Manage commercial negotiations, scope changes and variation orders.
• Ensure delivery aligns with quality standards and HSE requirements.
• Provide regular project updates and financial forecasts.
• Support business growth through a proactive customer-focused approach.

Skills

Project management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Leadership

Client relationship management

Stakeholder communication

Risk & financial oversight

Education

Project management qualification

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.

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.