Lead Project Manager

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Employment: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established specialist in critical power and energy systems , with over 40 years' experience delivering solutions across the UK.

The business specialises in the supply, installation, hire and maintenance of generators, UPS systems, switchgear and associated critical power infrastructure , supporting a wide range of commercial and industrial clients.

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

This is a senior position that would suit 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 the Technical/Design, Sales, Engineering, Commercial and Finance teams.

You will play a key role in improving project delivery, quality, health & safety and financial performance, while providing leadership, mentoring and technical support to the wider project team.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Project Managers and Engineers across multiple projects.
• Provide senior-level support and decision-making across all aspects of project delivery.
• Attend technical, commercial and contractual handover meetings with Sales and Technical teams.
• Support Project Managers with procurement, planning and project delivery.
• Ensure projects comply with internal processes throughout the full project lifecycle, including:
• Variations
• Payment notifications
• RAMS
• Health & Safety
• Coordinate effectively between the Technical/Design, Project Management and Engineering teams.
• Ensure project designs are completed on time and fully aligned with customer specifications and sales orders.
• Drive high standards of performance, project delivery and customer service.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, supporting both their technical and professional development.
• Take responsibility for the quality, technical performance and financial control of projects.
• Identify areas for improvement across the Projects department and implement effective solutions.
• Work closely with the wider Projects Management Team to ensure projects are delivered on time, to specification and to agreed quality standards .
• Attend company management meetings and contribute to wider business development.
• Review and improve the company's supply chain and identify opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Support the identification and development of talent within the industry.
• Act as a strong ambassador for the Capital Projects division and the wider business.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical power, standby power or associated electrical infrastructure , combined with significant experience managing complex technical projects. Candidates from closely related sectors may also be considered where they have strong technical project management and construction 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 and developing 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, including financial controls and risk management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and decision-making ability.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification.
• 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 .CSCS, SSSTS or SMSTS.
• Electrical or Management qualifications.
• Recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 .
• £7,000 annual car allowance
• Enhanced pension
• 25 days' annual leave, 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 within an established business
• Monday-Friday working pattern
• No planned overtime

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to step into a senior leadership position within an established technical business , where you will have genuine influence over project delivery, people development and the continued growth of the Projects function.

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

If you have a strong background in technical project management, construction, electrical/mechanical engineering or critical power , and are looking for a role where you can combine project leadership with people management, this could be a strong next step.

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