Sulzer Careers Steam Turbine Project Manager

Sulzer; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Project Manager responsible for overseeing high-value steam turbine projects across the UK. This role requires an engineering qualification and experience in leading field teams. The candidate should have strong commercial acumen and excellent organizational skills, with responsibilities including project execution management and customer satisfaction. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and opportunities for continuous learning and personal development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Annual bonus

Car / Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

33 days annual leave

Defined pension contributions

Access to Medicash

Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounted personal car leasing

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in steam turbine maintenance and repair preferred.
• Proven ability to lead field-based teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project execution, delivering on time and within budget.
• Foster technical field authorities' performance and development.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (SAP or similar)

Job description

ServicesEUA-E690

Steam Turbine Project Manager-Full Time-BirminghamUnited Kingdom

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Sulzer is a global leader in rotating equipment services and were investing heavily in our Turbo Services divisiona strategic growth area focused on steam turbines and compressors. As part of this expansion weve created a brand-new Project Manager role to take full ownership of complex high-value projects across the UK.

This is more than project delivery. Youll be at the heart of our transformation helping to establish a Turbo Centre of Excellence at our flagship Birmingham facility home to one of the UKs most advanced high-speed balancing machines. From sales handover through service repair and overhaul youll manage every stage : deploying field teams coordinating workshops driving supply chain and ensuring on-time delivery.

Your Impact

• Take full ownership of assigned projects ensuring deliverables are met on time within budget and exceed customer expectations.
• Manage all aspects of execution : hardware documentation financials dispute resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Provide line management for Technical Field Authorities fostering performance and development.
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers to reduce risk and identify growth opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

• Engineering qualification or equivalent experience (steam turbine experience preferred).
• Experienced in leading field-based teams delivering service maintenance overhaul and repair activities
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP or similar).
• Ability to work independently with excellent organisational skills.

Role Location

This role is primarily remote but regular travel is requiredto customer and supplier sites as well as our UK workshops mainly in Birmingham Leeds and Aberdeen. Youll have full autonomy to manage your own diary and schedule

What We Offer You

• A competitive basic salary
• An annual bonus based on a combination of company performance and your individual contribution
• Car / Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days annual leave.
• Defined pension contributions.
• Access to Medicash helping you cover everyday health costs like dental optical and physiotherapy plus a range of wellbeing perks.
• Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Discounted personal car leasing for you your family and friends.
• Long Service Awards celebrating your commitment.
• Continuous learning opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
• Were proud to support those whove served. Sulzer is a Bronze Award holder under the MoDs Defence Employer Recognition Scheme meaning we actively welcome and support ex-military personnel and reservists in building successful careers with us.

About Sulzer Turbo Services

Sulzer is a leading independent service provider delivering expert maintenance overhaul and repair services for rotating equipment across multiple industries. Our Turbo Services division is a key strategic focus backed by global investment and a commitment to expanding our footprint across the UK and EMEA.

Do you have a question about the role

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil China Finland Germany Ireland Switzerland South Africa the UK and the USA.

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