Senior Project Manager (PO) in London

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 Power Point.
• 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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