Senior Project Manager

Quartzelec Ltd; Kilsby; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent service provider in Kilsby is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-value projects in hydropower and nuclear sectors. This role involves overseeing the project lifecycle, managing risks, and coordinating teams, with a salary of up to £70,000 and extensive benefits including a pension scheme, enhanced leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company Car / Cash Allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance (4x your salary)

Gym subsidy payments

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing complex engineering projects.
• Experience in hydropower, large power plants, or nuclear projects.
• Comfortable with managing multi-disciplinary internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from client engagement to delivery.
• Prepare project estimates, quotations, and manage cost forecasts.
• Define scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource plans.

Skills

Project Management

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Leadership

Risk management

Technical knowledge of hydropower/nuclear projects

Education

Project Management certification (PMI, APM, PMQ, or PPQ)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a critical role within our major programme delivery team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the full project lifecycle from initial client engagement through to successful delivery and close-out
• Preparing accurate project estimates, quotations, and managing cost forecasts
• Defining scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource plans
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary internal teams and liaising with key external stakeholders
• Managing project risks, quality assurance processes, and formal reporting
• Ensuring timely delivery of technically complex engineering projects in the £5M-£20M range
• Proven track record managing complex engineering projects
• Financial acumen and strong planning skills
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and MS Project
• Excellent communication, reporting, and leadership skills
• Experience in hydropower, large power plants, or nuclear projects
• Project Management certification (PMI, APM, PMQ, or PPQ) is advantageous

About Quartzelec

Quartzelec is an independent, multi-disciplined service provider, proudly employing over 600 people in the UK and beyond, with a turnover exceeding £90 million. We specialise in contracting and rotating machine services, and our expertise in repairing and maintaining motors and generators is backed by over 100 years of experience in the field. We take pride in being an engineering authority with a strategic global presence, dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our clients. We are committed to developing the next generation of talent with active engagement with over 100 apprentices. In 2025 we were honoured to receive the Employer Recognition Award from two of our training providers. We offer autonomy and ownership to our employees, enabling meaningful impact and opportunities for career advancement.

The Opportunity

Quartzelec is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, high-value projects within the rotating machinery and electrical engineering sectors. This is a high-impact role managing projects from £5M to £20M across critical industries such as hydropower, nuclear, and large-scale power generation. If you're technically astute, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have a track record of end-to-end project delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Salary up to £70,000.00 per annum dependant upon experience + Company Car / Cash Allowance
• Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life insurance (4x your salary)
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement, in addition to bank holidays
• Company-funded gym subsidy payments
• Annual vision allowance
• Free 24/7 remote GP service
• Employee referral programme
• Long service recognition awards
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to Electric/ Hybrid vehicle charging points

Additionally, you'll have access to a wide range of supplementary benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive professional development through our in-house training academy
• Career-enhancing training events
• Exclusive employee discounts and various concessions via our corporate perks platform