Technical Project Manager

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial engineering company is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead the ClearSky projects in Cheltenham. This role involves managing technical aspects and ensuring delivery objectives for multi-discipline projects. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and experience in leading large-scale projects related to industrial steam systems. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible working options, and comprehensive healthcare. Join us to help engineer a more efficient and sustainable world.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

Flexible working

27 days holiday allowance

Comprehensive private healthcare

Enhanced pension plan

Life assurance

Personal discounts portal

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial steam or other fluid applications.
• Prior CDM experience.
• Expertise in thermal electrification of steam systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Clear Sky Phase I project.
• Develop the scope of works with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Successfully deliver the project to agreed timescales and budgets.

Skills

Engineering degree, HND or equivalent experience.

Design experience of electromechanical products.

Leadership of large-scale multi-discipline projects.

Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pressure containment standards.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Excellent communication skills.

Proactive and detail-oriented mindset.

Education

Engineering degree

HND or equivalent experience

Job description

Technical Project Manager

18 Months Fixed Term Contract

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK

Role Overview

This Technical Delivery Projects Manager is responsible for the technical aspects including scoping, specification, design and delivery of the ClearSky Phase I & II projects (Electrification of Onsite Steam Generation). The role involves leading a cross‑functional team (internal & external), project management and delivery of the project. Delivery objectives include all associated civil, electrical, mechanical (including steam) works. The role will ensure that the installation meets safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives while complying with regulatory and internal standards.

ClearSky I

• Take ownership for the completion of the Clear Sky Phase I project, including completion of the original scope of works.
• Manage H&S activities for the Clear Sky project.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and contractors to complete outstanding actions.
• Provide OpEx budget projections for operating the new plant equipment.
• Complete SOPs and other documentation to allow transition of Clear Sky operations to site maintenance.
• Steam Battery (SB) operational improvement and maintenance.
• Coordinate activities with SPX suppliers to meet required internal timescales.
• Manage activities related to the ongoing operation of SB.
• Plan, deliver, install and commission upgrades.
• Define a plan for continued operation of SB (clear procedures, standby contractors, subject‑matter expert team, etc.).

ClearSky II

• Scoping – develop the scope of works with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Specification – develop the Clear Sky II specification to include M&E, steam system, civils and other associated infrastructure.
• Design – develop system design in conjunction with subject‑matter experts (internal & external).
• Costing & budgeting – cost the project to develop the CapEx proposal for executive approval. Deliver in line with agreed budgets.
• Delivery & commissioning – successfully deliver the project to agreed timescales and budgets utilizing internal and external capabilities.

Other

• Communicate regularly progress, barriers and general activities to key stakeholders, including leadership teams and Cheltenham‑based colleagues.

Experience and Skills

• Engineering degree, HND or equivalent experience.
• Design experience of electromechanical products and hardware associated with industrial steam or other fluid applications.
• Previous leadership of large‑scale multi‑discipline projects.
• Previous involvement in product designs that meet legal compliances for industrial products and equipment, with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pressure containment or sustainability standards.
• Prior CDM experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely.
• Proactive and detail‑oriented mindset with a focus on delivery.
• Expertise in the thermal electrification of steam systems.
• Expertise in mechanical industrial steam or other fluid applications with high‑pressure or temperature applications.
• Good understanding of harmonised standards such as PED / ASME.
• Contractor management.

Company Overview

The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solutions and are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design, provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems. Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units (OpCos), organised into four divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra.

Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi‑national industrial engineering group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and equipment across industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceutical & biotechnology, power generation, semiconductors and healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Benefits

You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts portal. We also offer a range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan.

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.

We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working. We also have a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments including gender‑neutral parental leave, 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave, paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, menopause‑friendly workplace principles and more. Learn more at https://www.spiraxgroup.com/en/life-at-spirax/our-inclusive-group/our-inclusion-commitments.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form or notify our recruitment partners.