Senior Project Manager - Energy

STANTEC; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager with energy sector experience. This role involves managing complex projects and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve successful outcomes. Candidates should have project management experience in the energy consultancy sector, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in relevant project management software. The company offers competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the energy consultancy sector.
• Experience with NEC contracts is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects.
• Manage all aspects of the project lifecycle.
• Build close relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

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 technical disciplines with clients nationwide. Projects may include energy from waste, solar, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, energy building design, protection systems, LVAC, pump stations, and more. See the link for more information on our Energy sector teams: Stantec Energy Transition - UK.

You will join a growing and collaborative team, partnering with a range of clients to deliver innovative and sustainable projects addressing industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. This role supports the UK energy transition.

Responsibilities

As a Project or Senior Project Manager you will:

• 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 and 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

• You ideally hold a degree in a relevant field; APMP qualifications would be an advantage.
• Proficiency 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, excellent computer 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 skills; ability to prioritize and multitask between multiple project managers.

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: We're proud of our 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, discounted gym membership, and more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great projects across the UK&I in all sectors.
• Industry-leading training and development, including paid professional subscriptions.

To hear what our Transmission & Distribution leader Sophie Lee has to say about working within our team, click here: Sophie Lee - My Stantec Stories.

About Stantec

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

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, delivering clean growth, radical changes in our economy, and meeting the needs of future communities.

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of 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, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, termination or any other condition of employment. Stantec is committed to equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is essential to our success. If you are excited by this role but feel your experience may not align exactly, we encourage you to apply.

If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] and we will discuss how we can help.

ReqID: 7218