Project Manager

We have an immediate long term contract vacancy for a Project Manager to work on our renewable energy client's new-build heating plant projects in the South West of England. You will work within our client's Major Projects team, which is responsible for the development and construction of the heat generating assets. As Project Manager for Major Projects, you will be responsible for the successful development and delivery of multi-million-pound investment projects on behalf of the Senior Project Manager; ensuring alignment with set business drivers, objectives and governance requirements.You will work alongside the regional Senior Project Managers team & be responsible for the day-to-day management of projects, ensuring they are delivered safely and to the required time, budget, and quality.Key ResponsibilitiesManagement of projects through all stages of the project lifecycle from feasibility and business case to execution and handover to internal stakeholders.Support negotiation of Delivery matters during Feasibility and Development stages of projects (i.e. Adoption Agreements, Design Frameworks)Manage overall project budgets; authorised to spend budget within the approved plan. (in line with relevant Governance procedures)Effective planning, resource allocation and management of resourcing plan from the support functions and/or regional unitBuild strong relationship with external and internal partners and stakeholdersEnsure best practice is shared across the projects through regular engagement with the Senior Project Manager and Head of DeliveryManaging Health and Safety; ensuring it is delivered through functional teams (i.e. Engineering) and Contractors / ConsultantsEnsure all project and works delivered are compliant with client management systemsEnsuring a high standard of information/ configuration managementEnsure all contractual aspects between clients and contractors, ensuring the compliance of all parties, particularly with respect to completion of Project prior to programmed operational start dateTo monitor and update the plan throughout the project period and produce weekly/monthly project progress report to the Senior Project ManagerKnowledge and SkillsEnd to end project experience of leading projects and teamsDependable team manager with demonstrable skills to lead and motivate project teamsAn eye for detail and for meeting the Client's expectationsStrong experience of monitoring and reporting project management tools and related technologyExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (including external stakeholder management).Sensitivity to commercial development and ability to work alongside the commercial teamKnowledge of financial and key performance indicators for project follow-upStrong legal and contract management experience. JCT & FIDIC experience requiredExperience of managing projects using a transparent risk balanced approachFlexible and organised; able to plan concurrent activities and manage unexpected circumstancesQualifications and ExperienceProven project management experience in District Heating projects including project realisation, site supervision and commissioning or demonstrable transferable knowledge would be desirableExperience working closely with business stakeholders in related industriesExperience with and understanding of full project or product lifecycleProven experience demonstrating project ownership, driving results, solving problems from prior work situationsStrong background in safe operation of sites supported with formal training (NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent) Comprehensive working experience within CDM regulations is idealDegree or HND qualified preferableThis contract is expected to start in Jan 2026 & run through for at least 12 months. Ideal candidates will be commutable to our client's Bristol city centre officeFor more information on this excellent long term contract opportunity with our prestigious client please apply online & we will get back to you