Senior Project Manager - Energy

Stantec; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience in the energy sector to join their team. This role involves leading complex projects, managing budgets, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to drive innovative energy solutions. Candidates should have a relevant degree, project management software proficiency, and experience with NEC contracts. A competitive salary and great benefits are offered in a supportive and flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified with a degree in a relevant field; APMP qualifications would be an advantage.
• Experience in project management within the energy/engineering consultancy sector.
• Experience with project setup and financial monitoring processes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build close relationships with stakeholders and ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure project success.

Skills

Project management software proficiency

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience with NEC contracts

Education

Degree in a relevant field

APMP qualifications

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Overview

The UK&I energy sector is undergoing a seismic shift. Surging demand, stricter regulations, and ambitious net-zero goals are driving groundbreaking innovation. We are seeking Senior Project Managers with energy sector experience to join us in our UK offices. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across multiple technical disciplines with clients across the country. Projects may include energy from waste, solar, interconnectors, wind farms, substations, OHL, energy building design, protection systems, LVAC, pump stations, and more. This role supports our Energy Transition teams in the UK.

You will join a growing, collaborative team, working with a variety of clients to deliver innovative and sustainable projects addressing industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. This is an opportunity to contribute to the U.K. energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build close relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high level of quality.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure project success; manage project budgets and resources effectively.
• Manage all aspects of the project lifecycle from planning and budgeting to execution and closeout while leading high-performing project teams and fostering collaboration and clear communication.

About You

• Ideally qualified with a degree in a relevant field; APMP qualifications would be an advantage.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Experience in project management within the energy/engineering consultancy sector, with experience in project setup and financial monitoring processes including coordinating with Project Managers for proposals, change orders, status reports, financial updates, and forecasting.
• Experience with NEC contracts is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, multi-team environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, initiative in problem detection and resolution, strong verbal and written communication, and the ability to prioritize and multi-task across multiple projects.

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: a friendly and collaborative environment.
• Awards: 2023 NCE Consultancy of the Year and top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, gym discounts, and more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great projects across the UK&I in all sectors.
• Industry-leading training and development, including paid professional subscriptions.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

We translate our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans, and efficient designs based on technical excellence and market insights. We address today’s challenges while aiming for a fairer, better tomorrow with clean growth, radical economic shifts, and future-ready communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and any other aspect of employment. Stantec complies with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment is a key to our success. If you are excited by this role but feel your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

If you need any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we will discuss how to support you.