Senior Project Manager

NES Group Ltd; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power technology company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex projects with a focus on budget accountability and stakeholder engagement. You will promote an inclusive environment, manage project financials, and work towards achieving professional project management status. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of PM methodologies, and fluent English skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits with remote working options.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Car / Allowance

Standard UK Benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrate accountability for budget and planning.
• Proven knowledge of PMBOK and PRINCE2 methodologies.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and oversee project execution.
• Proactively promote an inclusive environment.
• Monitor project financials and oversee invoicing.
• Identify and manage project risks.

Skills

Leadership

Project management methodologies

Effective communication

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Position

Senior Project Manager – Remote Working + Office / Site Visits

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Company Car / Allowance, Standard UK Benefits

Profile

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centres and e‑mobility.

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for Senior Project Manager; you will lead the execution of medium‑size to large and moderately complex projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with Hitachi Energy policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments. You will be involved in coaching and developing other members of the project management team and assisting in the preparation of tenders and bids.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the project team, establish the project execution approach and oversee project hand‑over, execution planning, and monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
• Proactively promote an inclusive environment in the team and in all interactions with stakeholders and the business.
• Ensure that the project follows execution best practices and company policies.
• Effectively monitor and control project progress and efficient resource utilization.
• Monitor and control project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks, and ensure that all opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Capture, analyse and share lessons learned throughout the project.
• Ensure that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed, and drive the formal acceptance of the project, contract close‑out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Act as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Provide support in the preparation of proposals and bids to meet customer needs.
• Identify own training needs, undertake self‑directed and formal training programmes as directed by Management.
• Work towards achieving PMP status and developing into a more senior role.
• Ensure projects follow and comply with company health, safety and environmental policies such as “Don’t look the other way”, Lean 6 Sigma and Power Grids hazard reporting.

Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s Degree or acceptable equivalent qualification and/or experience in lieu.
• Demonstrate accountability for budget and planning.
• Demonstrate the ability to balance leadership and subject matter expertise.
• Proven knowledge of project‑management methodologies such as PMBOK and standards set through the Project Management Institute (PMI) and PRINCE2 (or equivalents).
• Well‑developed competence in leadership roles relevant to all sizes of implementation projects.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and able to communicate in a way appropriate to the audience.
• Working towards professional membership of an appropriate body e.g. PMI, APM, IET.

The Company

NES Fircroft is currently working on behalf of a global power technology business with a presence in almost 100 countries. Leading innovation for over a century, they provide products, solutions and services within the energy industry, helping their customers improve efficiency, optimise resources and reduce emissions.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.