Senior Project Manager

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus health package

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead projects in energy, power generation and waste management from our North West offices. The role involves steering engineering projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring delivery within scope and budget.

The position is hybrid, with weekly visits to North West offices as possible, depending on workload. Strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale projects in the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and project management methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• A relevant degree in engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• A good degree in mechanical, renewable power or chemical engineering or equivalent
• Ideally experienced in power generation or energy from waste technologies, however other process experience i.e., oil and gas, cement, chemical, mining or metals will be considered.
• A well-rounded senior engineer
• Commercially astute - able to administer various forms of contracts, for different supply packages or construction projects of varying complexity and commercial value.
• The ability to anticipate, identify, progress and resolve various technical design and/or construction issues.
• The ability to read and interpret correctly engineering documentation, technical drawings, functional descriptions, specifications, contracts, programmes, planning consents and permits.
• Concise and effective oral and written communication skills, able to chair and minute meetings, and produce concise and objective monthly progress reports and other advice.
• Excellent people skills, able to effectively communicate with various stakeholders.
• Critical skills to evaluate, explain and simplify complex technical issues to non-technical personnel.
• Recognised health and safety qualifications and CDM working knowledge would be an advantage / NEBOSH
• Full driving licence with the ability to travel as required both in the UK and occasionally overseas

Responsibilities

• Oversee all projects relating to power plants, energy, oil, gas and waste management.
• Lead and manage engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define project objectives and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and address any risks or issues that arise.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations throughout project execution.
• Manage stakeholder communication and provide regular updates on project status.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial management for projects.
• Implement and maintain project management tools and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery and performance.
• Full scale project management

Skills

Large-scale PM

Engineering principles

Risk management

Multidisciplinary teams

Communication

Leadership

Engineering degree

Industry standards

CDM/NEBOSH

Driving licence

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Project Manager role based in the North West. Working for a growing, well established Engineering Consultancy servicing the energy, waste management and power generation sectors.

Client Details

Our client is a well established and growing engineering consultancy, who services a number of thriving sectors in the UK & globally with Headquarters in the North West.

Description

As Senior Project Manager you will act as a lead for all projects within the energy, power generation and waste management customer base

• Oversee all projects relating to power plants, energy, oil, gas and waste management
• Lead and manage engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define project objectives and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and address any risks or issues that arise.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations throughout project execution.
• Manage stakeholder communication and provide regular updates on project status.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial management for projects.
• Implement and maintain project management tools and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery and performance.
• Full scale project management

This is a hybrid role where you would be expected to visit the North West offices every week whenever possible, unless you were busy away with customers, with a sensible approach to flexible working depending on work load.

Profile

A successful Senior Project Manager should have:

• Proven experience managing large-scale projects in the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• A strong understanding of engineering principles and project management methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• A relevant degree in engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• A good degree in mechanical, renewable power or chemical engineering or equivalent
• Ideally experienced in power generation or energy from waste technologies, however other process experience i.e., oil and gas, cement, chemical, mining or metals will be considered.
• A well-rounded senior engineer
• Commercially astute - able to administer various forms of contracts, for different supply packages or construction projects of varying complexity and commercial value.
• The ability to anticipate, identify, progress and resolve various technical design and/or construction issues.
• The ability to read and interpret correctly engineering documentation, technical drawings, functional descriptions, specifications, contracts, programmes, planning consents and permits.
• Concise and effective oral and written communication skills, able to chair and minute meetings, and produce concise and objective monthly progress reports and other advice.
• Excellent people skills, able to effectively communicate with various stakeholders.
• Critical skills to evaluate, explain and simplify complex technical issues to non-technical personnel.
• Recognised health and safety qualifications and CDM working knowledge would be an advantage / NEBOSH
• Full driving licence with the ability to travel as required both in the UK and occasionally overseas

Job Offer

£75,000 to £85,000 plus bonus and excellent benefits package.

Desired Skills and Experience

Senior project Management / Engineering Consultancy / Mechanical / Chemical / Power Generation