Senior Project Manager

Taylor Hopkinson; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee preparatory works for a major offshore wind project in Glasgow, United Kingdom. This role involves leading a diverse team and ensuring the project is ready for construction at the Final Investment Decision (FID).

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in delivering large offshore construction projects, particularly with HV electrical systems. Strong leadership and technical competency are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in large offshore construction projects.
• Experience with HV electrical systems and wind turbines is preferred.
• Membership in a professional project management body is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large multi-discipline project team through preparatory activities.
• Provide technical and commercial input for business case development.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary activities across sub-projects.
• Manage construction and support contracts effectively.
• Ensure compliance with quality, schedule, and cost targets.

Skills

Project leadership

Health, Safety and Environmental management

Commercial input for business case development

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Offshore construction project management

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent science/numerate field

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Offshore Wind Project

Record a leading role on the Project Leadership Team that oversees preparatory works for a major offshore wind project in the United Kingdom. The position reports to the Development Project Lead and focuses on ensuring the project is ready to move into construction at the Final Investment Decision (FID).

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, multi‑discipline project team through preparatory activities, including Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management, engineering, procurement, and overall project delivery.
• Provide technical and commercial input for business case development and value‑optimisation activities required for FID.
• Coordinate cross‑disciplinary activities across sub‑projects such as permits, commerce, finance, site and operations.
• Ensure all construction and support contracts are managed effectively and deliver on the project plan.
• Safely deliver complex offshore construction projects, ensuring compliance with quality, schedule and cost targets established at FID.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree level qualification in an engineering discipline or equivalent science/numerate field.
• At least 10years of experience delivering large offshore construction projects, preferably involving HV electrical systems and wind turbines.
• Strong project leadership with proven ability to build and maintain project delivery capability (people, processes, systems).
• Experience representing the company in engagements with diverse stakeholders and technology, commercial and regulatory risks.
• Membership of a professional project‑management body and/or relevant accreditation is advantageous.