Senior Project Manager (PO)

Purpose of this role

As an integral member of the District Heating delivery team reporting to the Head of Delivery – Heat, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and successful delivery of a portfolio of district energy projects. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the required quality standards while driving excellent customer service and a seamless transition to Operations & Maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and coordinate a multi‑disciplinary team of engineers, suppliers, contractors, and Project Managers.
• Hold line‑management responsibility for Project Managers, ensuring performance, delivery, and professional development.
• Coach and support Project Managers across the portfolio, driving best practice and consistency.
• Oversee delivery of district heating projects, ensuring:
  • Milestones and programme targets are met.
  • Projects are delivered to agreed cost, quality, and performance standards.
  • Effective project close‑out including lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Champion a strong health and safety culture across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and heat network regulations.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and safety performance, ensuring adherence to company governance and regulatory requirements.
• Own commercial performance across the portfolio, including:
  • Budget management and CVR forecasting.
  • Cost‑to‑complete accuracy.
  • Margin protection and optimisation.
  • Contract development, negotiation, and administration.
  • Change management and compensation events.
  • Risk, issue, opportunity, and financial exposure management.
• Responsible for the design and build of energy centres, distribution pipe networks, HIU installations and connections, ensuring quality across installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Support innovation, constructability, and value engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Engineering, Energy, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• APM project management qualification (or equivalent).

Experience and Knowledge

• Strong experience delivering district energy/heat network projects, including low‑carbon heat technologies.
• Proven experience across full project lifecycle management, commercial and financial management (budgeting and forecasting), and working within complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Solid understanding of health & safety legislation, CDM Regulations, heat network regulations, standards, industry best practice, and contract management principles.

Abilities and Skills

• Strong leadership and decision‑making capability.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Proven ability to plan, manage, and deliver projects using tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical thinking, risk management, and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on driving best practice and efficiency.

Conditions of Employment

You will hold a valid driving licence.

Benefits

• Cost‑of‑living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 5% if employees contribute 4%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Hybrid working where eligible.
• Development opportunities to advance career aspirations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, respecting each other and advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion in all we do.

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