Senior Project Engineering Manager

GE Vernova's Grid Software; Stafford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies as a Senior Project Engineering Manager. You will lead HVDC product delivery projects, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and quality standards. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the transition to green energy while managing cross-functional teams within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Flexible work agreements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Project Engineering Manager in EPC contexts.
• Fluency in English with strong presentation skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage HVDC PDG scope while ensuring adherence to schedule and budget.
• Conduct regular reviews of PDG scope progress, addressing cost, quality, and risks.
• Lead project teams and ensure effective resource management.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Leadership

Cross-functional Team Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

The Senior Project Engineering Manager is accountable for the delivery of the HVDC Product Delivery Group ({PDG) scope of work for a project in strict accordance with the cost, time and technical requirements of that project and in-line with any operational processes that the project may utilise as part of its execution. This shall be achieved through the efficient management of the PDG resources allocated to the project and by the application of the processes coming from the relevant PDG functions, whilst always working in close collaboration with the PDG functional leaders towards the common objective of successful project delivery.

This person is accountable for overall HVDC PDG engineering activities, manages engineering budget, defines the quality plan, implements change management process, supervises and leads all HVDC PDG engineering activities required to execute the project, whether in house or by suppliers / subcontractors.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the HVDC PDG scope of work for a project focusing on the close adherence to the global time schedule of HVDC PDG engineering scope, ensuring the coherency of links between engineering activities and other project functions activities (procurement, construction, commissioning) and anticipate and mitigate project delivery issues of concerned activities.
• Carry our regular and thorough reviews of the progress and delivery of the PDG scope of work assessing all aspects of the project, including time, cost, quality, and risks.
• Prepare and deliver a comprehensive project report as part of the governance of the PDG and as part of the reporting process for the overall project. This shall be done at least monthly.
• Ensure that the provided resources are used efficiently and working in accordance with the established processes via rigorous and open collaboration with the PDG functions.
• Plan and manage technical interfaces, put in place exchange interface sheets with partners, customers, and third-party contractors.
• Accountable for project delivery Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery and budget for PDG scope including with suitable quality of partner documents.
• Providing leadership and supporting solution engineer to ensure the reference solution and the agreed gaps are delivered in accordance with the project technical specifications and rigorously enforcing the change process and policy on any deviations.
• Leading and directing project team to deliver PDG engineering scope according to DOR and manage in conjunction with project team day to day activities.
• Motivate and empower project engineering team, insights and rewards to the team and provide feedback on project team to their respect functional managers during performance reviews.
• Assess risks including risk mitigation plans and keep up to date risk register.
• Conduct project risk review meeting and update risk register with mitigation plan when required.
• Request / attend Customer technical meetings when needed / upon request.
• Check effectiveness of design against delivery of contract requirements within project budget and look for global cost optimization in all design phase and mainly during basic design.
• Integrate EHS requirements based on project Strategy and deploy HAZID (Hazard identification) sessions at different project phases. Actively participates in defining corrective actions when work is unsafe or when an uncontrolled risk is observed.
• Apply Design subcontracting process and support Sourcing and Procurement in the definition of the Supplier’s list, in the equipment ITO and FAT procedure review, and during post order stage according to the project strategy.
• Support site organization during site preparation and throughout construction and commissioning stage, when required.
• Organise input data acquisition for O&MM & As built.
• Organise Engineering project teams ROE according to unit process.
• Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes defined at Unit, project level, and in EMH and Report or resolve any non-conformances and process in a timely manner.
  
  

Desired Profile and Experience

• Engineering degree level or equivalent education in Electrical Engineering
• Extensive and demonstrated experience in a position of Project Engineering Manager, managing medium set projects, across several project contexts (technology, scope, contract environment) in EPC type environment in T&D, Power Gen or Oil &Gas industry.
• Fluent in English and Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages.
• Ability to manage cross functional teams and diverse portfolio.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time domestic and international.
• Experience with cross functional communication and complex problem solving.
• Ability to influence and drive strong decision making, teamwork, and strategise planning.
  
  

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Come To Work

At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What We Offer

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No