Project Manager – Lithium

Geothermal Engineering Limited; St. Day; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Geothermal Engineering Limited in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of its first commercial lithium plant at United Downs, Cornwall. The role is permanent, acting as GEL’s client representative, overseeing the design and build contractor from design through handover to operations.

You will ensure safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence and quality, while managing contracts, project risk and health and safety responsibilities, reporting progress to

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the lithium plant project from design to handover.
• Oversee the design and build contractor throughout procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Manage contracts, project risk, health and safety responsibilities, and reporting to senior management.
• Ensure delivery is safe, on time, within budget and to required quality.

Job description

Advertised on 23rd October 2026

Project Manager – Lithium

GEL is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of our first commercial lithium plant at United Downs, Cornwall.

Building on the success of our lithium demonstration plant, this permanent role will act as GEL’s client representative, overseeing the design and build contractor throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover to operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality, while managing the contract, project risk, health and safety responsibilities and reporting progress to senior management.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in one of the UK’s first commercial lithium plants, supporting GEL’s growth in geothermal energy and sustainable critical mineral production.