Senior Project Manager - Energy

RobLawMax Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Energy to join a leading consultancy in Wellington. You will lead energy and infrastructure projects, coordinating clients, consultants, and contractors across the project lifecycle to achieve successful outcomes.

The role requires a track record in energy, utilities, or infrastructure projects, strong stakeholder management, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in energy/utilities/infrastructure sectors.
• Experience delivering energy/renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of programme, cost, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Commercial acumen and contract management capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex project environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Infrastructure, Energy, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of energy and infrastructure projects.
• Manage project scope, budgets, programmes, risks, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across clients, contractors, regulatory bodies, and service providers.
• Oversee procurement activities, contract administration, and project controls.
• Monitor project progress and ensure delivery against key milestones.
• Manage project governance, approvals, and compliance requirements.
• Provide proactive project leadership and strategic advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with client objectives.

Skills

Project management

Energy sector experience

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Communication

Education

Engineering/Construction/PM degree

Job description

The Company

Our client is a highly regarded project management and advisory consultancy with a strong track record of delivering major projects across New Zealand's infrastructure, utilities, and energy sectors. They partner with clients to provide strategic advice, project leadership, and delivery expertise on projects that are critical to New Zealand's future growth and sustainability. With a collaborative culture, high-performing teams, and an impressive portfolio of complex projects, this organisation offers an environment where talented professionals can thrive while working on projects that make a real difference.

The Position

Due to continued growth within the energy sector, an exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Project Manager - Energy to join a successful and expanding team.

You will be responsible for managing projects throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, utility providers, and key stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes across a range of energy-related developments and infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of energy and infrastructure projects.
• Managing project scope, budgets, programmes, risks, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants.
• Driving stakeholder engagement across clients, contractors, regulatory bodies, and service providers.
• Overseeing procurement activities, contract administration, and project controls.
• Monitoring project progress and ensuring delivery against key milestones.
• Managing project governance, approvals, and compliance requirements.
• Providing proactive project leadership and strategic advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with client objectives.

Skills and Experience Required

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the energy, utilities, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or related sectors.
• Experience delivering projects involving electricity, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, utilities, or major infrastructure assets.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including programme, cost, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract management capability.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in complex project environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Infrastructure, Energy, or a related discipline.

What's in it for You?

• Work on significant energy and infrastructure projects that contribute to New Zealand's future.
• Join a respected consultancy with a strong industry reputation.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Enjoy genuine career development and progression opportunities.
• Gain exposure to high-profile clients and industry-leading projects.
• Work alongside experienced project professionals and sector specialists.
• Competitive remuneration package with long-term career prospects.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the transition and development of critical energy infrastructure.