Senior Project Manager

Howden; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday 33 days

Company pension 7%

Free onsite parking

Group Income Protection

Cycle2Work programme

ESG initiatives

Dedicated Spark Service

Job summary

Howden Compressors, part of Baker Hughes, seeks a Senior Project Manager to own the delivery of complex compressor package projects from award to completion. You’ll lead across engineering, procurement, manufacturing and commissioning, while mentoring Project Managers and driving best practice.

Based in Renfrew, the role involves global exposure, occasional international travel, and close collaboration with customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders to ensure safety, schedule adherence and

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex, high-value engineering projects across sectors.
• Strong governance, controls, risk management and lifecycle delivery.
• Experience managing large budgets, cash flow and forecasting.
• Ability to manage contractual requirements and changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex, high-value package projects globally.
• Take ownership from sales handover through engineering, procurement, manufacture and commissioning.
• Act as primary customer contact, building strong relationships and communications.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to Project Managers and teams.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and cash flow to meet financial targets.
• Monitor schedules, resources, risks, and opportunities for success.
• Support resolution of technical, commercial and contractual matters.
• Ensure invoicing, changes and LC compliance with contract terms.
• Collaborate with engineering to support document releases and queries.
• Drive continual improvement in quality, delivery and profitability.
• Prepare project documentation and handover to commissioning and aftermarket teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communications

Mentoring

Contractual understanding

Education

HNC in engineering

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

As Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of the successful delivery of complex compressor package projects from contract award through to completion. Acting as the primary customer interface, you'll provide leadership across engineering, procurement, manufacturing and commissioning activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

You'll also play an important role in supporting and mentoring Project Managers across the wider team, helping to drive best practice, improve project performance and contribute to the continued success of our Projects function.

This role offers exposure to global customers and projects, with occasional international travel required.

About Us

Howden Compressors, part of Baker Hughes, is a global leader in compression technology, delivering engineered solutions that support customers across the energy, industrial and process sectors. Combining decades of engineering expertise with the scale and resources of a world-leading energy technology company, we help customers operate safely, efficiently and sustainably around the world.

As part of an exciting transformation of our Packaging business, we have brought together our Screw and Turbo packaging operations into a single project-focused organisation. This evolution enables us to leverage expertise across product lines, strengthen project execution capabilities and pursue larger, more complex opportunities across global markets.

Today, our Projects team is responsible for delivering strategically important package projects for customers worldwide, with contract values often ranging from £10m to £20m. These projects combine complex engineering, demanding commercial requirements and high levels of customer engagement, creating an environment where strong project leadership is critical to success.

Based in Renfrew, you'll play a key role in the successful execution of these major projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, global customers and senior stakeholders. This is an opportunity to influence project delivery at scale while contributing to the continued growth and success of a business that is investing in its future and expanding its project capabilities.

What You Will Do

• Lead the delivery of complex, high-value package projects on a global basis.
• Take ownership of project execution from sales handover through engineering, procurement, manufacture, delivery and commissioning support.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, developing strong relationships and managing overall project communications.
• Provide guidance, support and mentoring to Project Managers and project teams.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and cash flow performance to ensure financial objectives are achieved.
• Monitor project schedules, resources, risks and opportunities, driving successful project outcomes.
• Support the resolution of complex technical, commercial and contractual matters.
• Ensure contract requirements, scope changes, invoicing, performance bonds and Letters of Credit are managed effectively.
• Work closely with engineering teams to support document release schedules and resolve technical queries.
• Support project review meetings and provide regular reporting to customers and senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, delivery performance and profitability.
• Prepare project documentation and facilitate effective handover to commissioning and aftermarket teams.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and compliance across all project activities.

What Do You Bring?

An ideal candidate would likely have the following experience:

• HNC qualified, or equivalent, in an engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience leading complex, high-value engineering projects within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy or related industrial sectors.
• A proven track record delivering major engineering projects with significant commercial responsibility and accountability.
• Strong understanding of project governance, project controls, risk management and lifecycle delivery.
• Experience managing large project budgets, cash flow, forecasting and financial performance.
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing contractual requirements, scope changes and commercial risk.
• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Experience influencing multidisciplinary teams and driving project performance across multiple functions.
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical, commercial and contractual challenges.
• Understanding of rotating equipment, compressor systems or complex engineered products.
• A recognised project management qualification such as APM, PMP or PRINCE2.
• Experience delivering compressor packaging or rotating equipment projects.
• Knowledge of compressor packaging systems and associated engineering processes.
• Experience working with international customers, suppliers and project teams.
• Working knowledge of project planning tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet.
• Experience supporting, coaching or mentoring project professionals.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on project execution, commercial performance and customer satisfaction.
• A flexible, hybrid working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%
• Company electric vehicle scheme through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
• Free onsite parking
• Group Income Protection plan
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal - Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers and a wealth of information to support health & wellbeing
• Dedicated Spark Service - free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives - STEM ambassador & volunteering