Senior Project Manager

Quartzelec; Rugby; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company car / cash allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Enhanced annual leave

Job summary

Quartzelec in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver high-value engineering projects, from business development through close-out, ensuring safety, quality and financial performance.

You will manage programmes typically valued between £150k and £10m, work with customers, suppliers and internal teams, and provide governance, risk management and commercial leadership across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience at senior level.
• Proven delivery of complex engineering projects (£150k–£10m).
• Experience in regulated industries such as nuclear, hydropower, power gen.
• Strong commercial awareness with contracts, budgets and change management.
• Leadership across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-value engineering projects from initiation to close-out.
• Ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget and contract requirements.
• Develop business cases, quotes, and project cost estimates.
• Establish governance, risk management and reporting frameworks.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Budget & cost control

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Industry knowledge (heavy engineering)

Job description

To lead and manage projects with responsibility for all operational, financial, customer and employee strategy for the duration of the project.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of complex, high-value engineering projects with overall accountability for managing projects typically valued between £150K and £10 million, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, technical, and quality requirements.

The role provides leadership throughout the full project lifecycle, from supporting business development and tendering activities through project execution, commissioning, and final close-out. Working closely with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring effective project governance, commercial performance, risk management, and customer satisfaction.

Commercial & Business Development

Identify and develop new business opportunities with existing and prospective customers. Prepare technical and commercial quotations, proposals, and project cost estimates. Manage the commercial performance of projects, including budgets, forecasting, cost control, and profitability.

Project Planning & Delivery

Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of high-value engineering projects. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with customers and stakeholders.

Risk, Governance & Compliance

Establish appropriate project governance, standards, procedures, and reporting frameworks. Identify project risks and opportunities, implementing effective mitigation and contingency plans.

Project Controls & Reporting

Monitor project performance against programme, budget, quality, and contractual requirements. Produce regular project reports covering progress, financial performance, risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.

Your skills and experiences:

• Proven experience managing complex engineering projects valued between £150k and £10 million.
• Minimum 10 years of work experience at this level.
• Strong background within rotating machinery, electrical engineering, power generation, or heavy engineering enviornments.
• Experience delivering projects within highly regulated industries such as nuclear, hydropower, or conventional power generation.
• Excellent commercial awareness with experience managing contracts, budgets, cost control, and change management.

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

Competitive Salary + Company Car / Cash Allowance +

• Annual bonus
• Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life insurance (4x your salary)
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement, in addition to bank holidays

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