Lead Project Manager

Lead Project Manager

Location: Andover
Salary: £65,(Apply online only) – £80,(Apply online only) + £7,(Apply online only) Car Allowance + Bonus
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm, Friday 8:00am–4:30pm
Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established specialist in critical power, standby power and energy systems , with over 40 years' experience supplying, installing, hiring and maintaining generators, UPS systems, switchgear and associated critical power infrastructure .

Due to continued growth within their Capital Projects division, they are looking for an experienced Lead Project Manager to lead a team of Project Managers and Engineers while overseeing the successful delivery of complex technical projects.

This is a senior position suited to someone who combines strong people and project management experience with a technical understanding of generators and critical power systems .

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager – Projects, you will lead the Project Management function across multiple complex projects, working closely with Technical/Design, Sales, Engineering, Commercial and Finance teams.

Projects typically range from £150k to £5m in value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Project Managers and Engineers .
• Provide senior-level support and decision-making across project delivery.
• Attend technical, commercial and contractual handover meetings.
• Support Project Managers with procurement, planning and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with project processes including variations, payment notifications, programme management, RAMS, Health & Safety and design meetings .
• Coordinate between Technical/Design, Project Management and Engineering teams to ensure designs are completed on time and meet customer specifications.
• Drive high standards of project performance, quality and customer service.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and support wider team development.
• Take responsibility for the technical, quality and financial performance of projects.
• Identify and implement improvements across the Projects department.
• Work with the wider management team to ensure projects are delivered on time, to specification and to agreed quality standards .
• Review and improve the supply chain.
• Support talent identification and development.
• Act as a strong ambassador for the Capital Projects division and wider business.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager / Projects Manager / Project Director / Project Manager with a strong background in complex technical projects and the construction environment.

Essential Experience

• 10+ years' experience within a relevant technical/project environment.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects typically valued between £150k and £5m .
• Strong people management and leadership experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong understanding of the construction industry and technical project delivery.
• Experience managing design documentation and QHSE processes and controls .
• Strong commercial awareness, financial control and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong planning, organisation and decision-making ability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Critical Power Experience

Strong experience within the critical power / standby power industry is highly desirable , ideally with exposure to diesel generators, UPS systems, switchgear, CHP, emergency power systems or associated electrical infrastructure .

Desirable Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification.
• CSCS, SSSTS or SMSTS.
• Electrical or Management qualification.
• Recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 .

Package & Benefits

• £65,(Apply online only) – £80,(Apply online only) basic salary
• £7,(Apply online only) annual car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension
• Cashplan health benefit
• 25 days' holiday, increasing with company loyalty
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• £24 per month phone allowance or company phone
• Relevant training and development
• Long-term career progression
• Monday–Friday working pattern
• No planned overtime

Why This Role?

A senior opportunity to take genuine ownership of project delivery, team performance and continuous improvement within an established critical-power business.

You'll be working on high-value, technically complex projects while leading an experienced team and working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

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