Senior Project Manager

At RJM International, we are at the forefront of the global energy transition. As a world-leading engineering technology company, we enable energy producers to achieve efficient, reliable, and cost-effective low-carbon power generation. We operate a twin-track strategy: helping existing energy assets reduce harmful emissions and improve efficiency, ensuring they remain a viable source of reliable power, and driving innovation in biomass and Energy from Waste to enhance reliability and performance in the next generation of power solutions.

Our work is complex, bespoke, and pioneering. We don’t just optimise existing systems – we invent new ones. Our track record of innovation has earned us industry recognition, including the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation. At RJM, you’ll be working with a team of experts on high-impact projects worldwide, tackling some of the most pressing energy challenges of our time. We operate across multiple sectors, from utility-scale power generation to industrial energy users, handling everything from 1,000MWe power units to 100MW gas-fired boilers. Our expertise spans all fuel types and all firing systems, with a particular focus on biomass and Energy from Waste solutions.

With offices in Winchester, Singapore, Malaysia, and the USA, we offer global opportunities for ambitious engineers who want to expand their expertise and make a real impact on the future of energy.

We’re looking for an experienced, results-driven, and strategic Senior Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of complex energy projects worldwide. If you have 10+ years of experience in engineering project management, a drive for making change in the global energy industry, and a track record of delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards, we want to hear from you.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead projects from £10k to £25m+, ensuring they run seamlessly from concept to completion. Your expertise in engineering, supply-chain management, contract negotiation, and onsite execution will directly impact the efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance of power and industrial plants worldwide.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, direct, and manage all technical, financial, and administrative aspects of projects.
• Oversee projects from design and engineering through to construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Define project goals, budgets, and schedules, ensuring they are met or exceeded.
• Act as RJM’s primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Develop and implement action plans to avoid delays, mitigate risks, and control costs.
• Identify and mitigate risks – develop action plans to avoid delays and cost overruns.

Supply Chain Management

• Evaluate bids and manage external subcontractors and engineering consultants.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and RJM’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Oversee procurement, prepare purchase orders, and manage vendor relationships.
• Negotiate contract terms and scope changes with suppliers and clients.

Technical & Engineering Oversight

• Establish design criteria and oversee preliminary engineering.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with client technical specifications.
• Supervise construction subcontractors, ensuring work meets contractual and technical requirements.
• Perform on-site engineering, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Conduct diagnostic testing and troubleshooting during project implementation.

Client & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposals and presentations.
• Provide regular status updates and explore opportunities for additional work.

What We’re Looking For

We value talent and expertise, but we also recognize potential. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years’ experience in engineering project management on small and large projects.
• Prior knowledge of power plants, combustion systems, or emissions reduction technology.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships.
• Experience leading projects from concept to commissioning.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong competency with MS Office suite including Project.

Bonus Points for:

• PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification.
• Experience with FIDIC/NEC contracts.
• Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards it).
• Additional language skills.
• Full UK driving license.
• A drive for self-development and leadership growth.

Join RJM and lead projects that are making energy cleaner, more efficient, and more sustainable. Ready to take the next step? Apply now!