Senior Capital Projects Leader (Engineering)

Alfred Recruitment LLP; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred Recruitment LLP is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major engineering capital projects and programmes across the South West from Exeter with hybrid working. You will manage budgets, governance and delivery across a portfolio, directing Project Managers and coordinating with partners and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction, with a strong track record in risk management, governance and change control.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex capital engineering projects across utilities, infrastructure or construction.
• Strong budget management, forecasting and investment programme experience.
• Confidently present project performance, risks and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex capital projects and programmes from planning through to completion.
• Take overall responsibility for delivery, governance and outcomes.
• Manage significant budgets, investment plans, forecasting and financial performance.
• Provide leadership to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Oversee programme performance, reporting and financial controls.
• Manage NEC contracts and commercial strategy, including early warnings and compensation events.
• Ensure governance and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as a senior escalation point for risks, issues and stakeholder concerns.
• Champion health, safety, environmental performance and quality.
• Support investment planning and longer-term asset objectives.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders, customers and regulators.
• Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Develop project teams through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication

Change management

Education

Engineering degree (Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management)

APM PMQ

PRINCE2 Practitioner

CEng/ChPP or MSP/PgMP qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Alfred Recruitment LLP is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major engineering capital projects and programmes across the South West from Exeter with hybrid working. You will manage budgets, governance and delivery across a portfolio, directing Project Managers and coordinating with partners and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction, with a strong track record in risk management, governance and change control.