Senior Project Manager

Alfa-Executive Solutions; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex projects in the power generation sector. You will lead multidisciplinary teams from project inception to commissioning, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget. Ideal candidates will have strong engineering qualifications and a proven track record in project management, particularly in high-value energy projects. This role offers a chance to be pivotal in the UK’s energy transition.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing high-value, complex projects in energy.
• Proven track record in project delivery within budget and compliance.
• Strong commercial acumen in contract management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale power generation projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction, or related discipline

Professional project management qualification (APM PMQ, PMP, or equivalent)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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Senior Project Manager

Location: North West, UK

Sector: Power / Power Generation / Power Transmission

Our Client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-value, complex projects within the power generation sector.

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in the UK’s energy transition, overseeing the full project lifecycle from inception through to commissioning and handover.

The Role

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive project excellence, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale power generation projects, ensuring technical and commercial success.
• Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and risk registers; ensure robust cost control and reporting.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, implementing effective resolution strategies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards at all stages of project delivery.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare and present regular project updates, reports, and performance reviews to senior management and stakeholders.
• Champion best practices in project management, including the use of Earned Value Management and recognised project management tools.

The Person

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline; professional project management qualification (e.g., APM PMQ, PMP, or equivalent) highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in managing high-value, complex projects within the power generation or broader energy sector (e.g., gas, renewables, nuclear, hydropower).
• Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in contract management, cost control, and claims resolution.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project), financial management, and risk assessment tools.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused, with a commitment to operational excellence.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Management, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, Electric Power Generation, and Utilities

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