Senior Project Manager - Biogas. Job in Peterborough Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Peterborough seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee Anaerobic Digestion projects. This role involves managing project phases, ensuring compliance, and liaising with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. A salary of up to £90,000, car allowance, and bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Private health and dental care

Qualifications

• Five years of experience working on Anaerobic Digestion Projects or similar.
• Full UK Driving License required.
• Experience managing project phases from initiation to completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the project life cycle.
• Track project performance using KPIs.
• Act as the primary liaison for stakeholders.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with UK standards.

Skills

Experience in Anaerobic Digestion Projects

Strong Knowledge of MS Office Programs

Project Planning Software

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

NVQ 5, HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering

Project Management Certificate

HSE Certification

Tools

Procore

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnered with established anaerobic digestion business who design, build, own and operate assets. They're looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to support with 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

Reporting to the Head of Projects, you will:

• 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

We are looking for someone with the following:

• 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 license.

Personal skills

The Senior Project Manager role would suit someone who has:

• Five years of experience working on Anaerobic Digestion "Gas-to-Grid" Projects, or a similar (Water Treatment, Energy from waste ect)
• 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

• A salary of up to 90,000 depending on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Bonus.