Senior Project Manager - Biogas

Astute People; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is searching for an experienced Senior Project Manager with expertise in anaerobic digestion projects. This role offers a salary of up to £90,000 plus benefits including a car allowance and health care. The ideal candidate will lead project phases, manage stakeholder communication, and ensure regulatory compliance. Applicants must possess relevant qualifications and have a proven track record in project management.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Health and dental care

Qualifications

• Five years of experience working on relevant projects.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the project life cycle.
• Lead project planning and track performance.
• Oversee quality assurance and compliance.

Skills

Experience on anaerobic digestion projects

Strong knowledge of MS Office

Excellent communication skills

Education

NVQ 5, HNC/HND/Degree in engineering

Project Management Certificate

HSE Certification in Managing Safely

Tools

Procore

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnered with an established anaerobic digestion business that designs, builds, owns and operates assets. They're looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to support their expanding portfolio.

The Senior Project Manager role comes with a salary of up to 90,000 (depending on experience), car allowance, bonus, pension, private health and dental care.

If you're an experienced Project Manager and are looking to work for an established and growing business, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Project Manager role

• Manage all phases of the project life cycle: Initiation, Planning, Design, Execution, Control & Monitoring, and Completion.
• Lead project planning including scope, timelines, resources, budgeting, and WBS.
• Track project performance using KPIs and proactively address risks and delays.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports and dashboards for stakeholders and steering groups.
• Act as the primary liaison for the client, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and Local Authorities and Local Community Relations.
• Manage all project documentation and control systems.
• Oversee quality assurance to ensure compliance with design, construction, and commissioning standards.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, maintaining RAID and decisions registers.
• Lead change management processes and coordinate approval of variations.
• Manage contracts, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and resolve claims.
• Collaborate with finance team to control project budgets, forecasts, and cashflows.
• Coordinate project completions, from engineering to handover and operator training.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, including HSE, CDM, EA, and other UK standards.
• Manage internal and external project meetings, contractor resources, and site activity.
• Oversee procurement strategies and design coordination.
• Monitor schedules to ensure delivery on time and to budget.
• Other duties as required.

Professional qualifications

• NVQ 5, HNC/HND/Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Project Management Certificate.
• HSE Certification in Managing Safely.
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal skills

• Five years of experience working on anaerobic digestion "Gas-to-Grid" projects, or a similar (e.g., water treatment, energy from waste).
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office programs and project planning software such as Procore.
• Excellent communication and interface skills.
• Must be willing to commute to the client's head office in Peterborough and to project site locations in the UK.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Project Manager role

• A salary of up to 90,000 depending on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Bonus.
• Health and dental care.
• Other benefits discussed at interview.
• The chance to join an established and expanding business.

Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.