Senior Project Manager - Anaerobic Digestion

Alecto Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for an Anaerobic Digestion project in Cambridgeshire. The role involves defining project scopes, managing stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with UK HSE regulations. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and substantial project management experience, including stakeholder management and communication. Competitive salary and additional package details are available upon request.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Medical

Bonus Structure

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in stakeholder management and reporting.
• Experience on biogas and gas-to-grid projects is advantageous.
• Must be willing to travel to project site locations.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver Work Breakdown Structure outputs for all project phases.
• Provide reports and dashboards to stakeholders as per the Communications Plan.
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE regulations including CDM and HAZOPs.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ 5, HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering

Project Management Certificate

HSE Certification in Managing Safely

Tools

Procore

MS Office Programs

Job description

NW32092

Senior Project Manager - Anaerobic Digestion

70,000 - 90,000 + Package

Cambridgeshire

Alecto Recruitment are partnering with an established company within the Anaerobic Digestion sector who are searching for a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience with Stakeholder management and reporting to join their team.

Package:

• 65,000 - 75,000 Basic Salary
• Car Allowance
• Private Medical
• Bonus Structure
• Further package details on request

Role and responsibilities:

• Define and deliver Work Breakdown Structure outputs for all project phases: Initiation, Planning, Design, Execution, Monitoring & Control.
• Provide weekly/monthly reports and dashboards to the Steering Group and stakeholders per the Communications Plan.
• Develop and implement a Project Performance Plan with KPIs and early issue detection to prevent delays or errors.
• Deliver comprehensive Project Plans outlining scope, resources, milestones, timelines, critical path, and budgets.
• Lead Communication Plan execution; act as the primary liaison with clients, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, authorities, and communities.
• Manage and maintain project documentation platforms.
• Ensure design, construction, and commissioning meet required standards and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate project risks/issues; maintain the RAID register.
• Maintain a log of all key project decisions.
• Oversee change management processes, including chairing change control meetings and ensuring proper documentation.
• Lead and coordinate Project Support Staff, Site Managers, and Contractors.
• Develop and implement a Contract Management Plan outlining deliverables, benefits, and scope boundaries.
• Manage the RFQ process, ensuring accurate inclusion of scope, specifications, and payment terms.
• Collaborate with legal to negotiate and finalize construction contracts.
• Handle claims and compensation processing as needed.
• Work with finance to implement a Project Financial Management Plan covering budgeting, cashflows, and financial reporting.
• Develop and execute a Completions Management Plan covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover, and training.
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE regulations, including CDM, HAZOPs, HAZIDs, and Written Schemes of Examination.
• Ensure Principal Contractor maintains an up-to-date HSE Plan in line with UK HSE Executive requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ 5, HNC/HND/Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, Project Management Certificate, HSE Certification in Managing Safely.
• Experience working with Procore or other construction management software, or a willingness and ability to work with one
• Experience on biogas and gas-to-grid projects advantageous
• An understanding of working with major utilities on gas (entry/exit) and electrical grid (exit) connections
• Strong Working Knowledge of MS Office Programs and Project Planning
• Excellent Communication and Interface Skills
• Must be willing to travel to the Project Site Locations
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Decisiveness
• Problem-solving
• The ability to delegate effectively
• Time management