Senior Project Manager

NRL; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company is seeking a Senior Projects Manager to manage complex power projects across the UK. The role involves overseeing the full project lifecycle, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with UK safety and quality standards. Candidates should have significant experience in project management within the power sector, especially with critical installations and reciprocating engine systems. This opportunity offers the chance to work on impactful energy projects that drive the transition to a greener future.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Opportunities for growth

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ project management experience in power generation.
• Proven experience with critical power installations.
• Exposure to control panels and digital control modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage major power generation projects.
• Develop, manage, and control project plans and budgets.
• Oversee design, procurement, installation, and commissioning.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multi-MW installations

Reciprocating engine generator systems

Education

Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC/HND, City & Guilds)

SMSTS qualification

Job description

Senior Projects Manager – Power Generation

Locations:

• 1 position – North of England
• 1 position – South of England

Sector: Power Generation

Travel: National & international travel required

An established and growing organisation within the power generation sector is seeking two experienced Senior Projects Managers to lead the delivery of complex, large-scale power projects. One role will cover the North of England, and one will cover the South of England.

This is a senior‑level position responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility through to design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and final handover. The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering high‑value projects to exacting standards of safety, quality, time, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of major power generation projects.
• Develop, manage, and control project plans, budgets, and schedules, ensuring deadlines and cost targets are met.
• Manage multi‑disciplinary teams including engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Oversee the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of power generation equipment, including generators, switchgear, and associated systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK regulations, standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and challenges.
• Communicate effectively with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present detailed project reports and progress updates to senior management.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and best practices.
• Travel nationally and internationally as required by project demands.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience overseeing critical power installations across a wide range of power ratings, including multi‑MW installations.
• Strong experience working with reciprocating engine generator systems.
• Minimum of 5 years’ project management experience within the power generation sector.
• Exposure to control panels and digital control modules such as Deep Sea, ComAP, or similar power generation controls / PLC systems.
• Engineering qualification such as Apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC/HND, or City & Guilds.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast‑paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for senior project professionals to join a forward‑thinking organisation delivering critical power infrastructure projects across the UK.

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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