Project Program Director

Kintec Global Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Technical Director for a groundbreaking hydrogen project. This role encompasses managing the delivery of a significant clean energy asset, overseeing project execution, and ensuring stakeholder alignment. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background and extensive project management experience in large-scale energy projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, including 5+ years in senior roles.
• Familiarity with UK energy policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven delivery of complex EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project lifecycle from engineering to commissioning.
• Develop and execute delivery strategies ensuring safety and quality.
• Act as primary contact for project-related matters.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Technical Director Hydrogen Permanent Six Figure Salary Clean Energy Renewables

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic EPC Project Director to take full ownership of delivering a nationally significant clean energy asset — from detailed engineering and EPC oversight, through to commissioning and start-up.

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Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of the project, ensuring alignment with investor and stakeholder objectives.

Develop and execute the overall delivery strategy, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule targets are met.

Manage key project contracts and lead resolution of variations or claims as needed.

Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related matters.

Oversee integration and interface management between engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors.

Serve as the primary liaison to the Owner’s Engineer, ensuring full alignment with project delivery goals.

Ensure OE resourcing is appropriate and communication between stakeholders is seamless.

Manage delivery of the electrolyser supply contract.

Oversee EPC contracts and ensure integration with grid connection works.

Maintain strong relationships with regulators, government bodies, funding entities, the offtaker, and the local community.

Ensure contractual and reporting obligations to stakeholders (e.g., under offtake and government funding agreements) are met.

Provide updates to the project steering committee and board as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) or a related technical field.

10+ years of project management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior delivery role on large-scale energy/infrastructure projects (£80M - £100k+ CAPEX).

Demonstrated experience working with or managing Operator

Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Professional certifications (e.g., Chartered Engineer or Project Manager).

Experience with greenfield and brownfield project development and delivery.

Familiarity with UK energy policy, regulatory frameworks, and funding mechanisms

Proven delivery of complex EPC projects with commissioning and handover experience.

Strong understanding of project contracts and commercial delivery.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency in project management tools and software.

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