Deputy Project Director - North Wales in Caernarfon

ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy supply and services. We have been active in the UK energy market for over 20 years, focusing on energy storage and renewable energy (solar, wind, biogas), while supplying energy to organisations of all sizes
First Hydro Company part of ENGIE The First Hydro Company operates 2 pumped storage power stations in North Wales. With a combined peak generating capacity of over 2000 MW these two power stations have reliably supported the UK's national electricity supply network for decades
Our team is united by the shared purpose of leading the energy transition
Join us at ENGIE/First Hydro Company as we embark on one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects - the £600m+ refurbishment of the iconic Dinorwig Power Station.
We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Deputy Project Director to play a pivotal role in delivering this multi-disciplinary, multi-functional programme. You'll be part of a high-performing team driving the station's life extension, ensuring technical excellence, contractual integrity, and seamless integration across all workstreams
What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the Project Director in leading the delivery of the Dinorwig Refurbishment Project.
• Managing key workstreams and packages, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Coordinating internal and external resources, including ENGIE, First Hydro, consultants, and contractors.
• Overseeing technical and contractual interfaces to ensure successful project execution.
• Championing collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle

Key accountabilities

• Leading and managing key elements of this major project through its contract negotiation, preparation & execution phases and handover to O&M phases.
• Deputising for the Project Director - as required.
• Develop and monitoring KPI's and milestones to ensure compliance with the approved scope, budget & program.
• Ensuring alignment and collaboration across technical and non-technical professionals is maintained to progress and coordinate contract placement and delivery management of the refurbishment project.
• Maintaining the team's commitment to achieve the project goals and managing conflicting priorities on a day to day basis.
• Leading, promoting and developing the safety culture at project level. Accountable for H&S strategy and management of the project including cooperation and coordination with other work groups to meet regulatory and Company requirements.
• Maintaining and promoting the team's focus on quality through all stages of delivery.
• Developing / applying the contractual strategy (based on solution driven approach with contractors and suppliers).
• Making decisions in negotiations and through ongoing contract management at project level in compliance with the mandate based on a clear understanding of the technical and commercial implications.
• Ensuring the proper identification, definition and follow-up of project risks and management of associated actions.
• Ensuring the proper identification, definition and follow-up of project opportunities.
• Manage the build-up of Project structure through recruitment/transfer of comptent resource.
• Supporting general communication with the remainder of the business and formal reporting to the Steering Group.
• Ensuring that approval requests, decisions and feedback from the Steering Group are documented and delivered.
• Ensuring cooperation and coordination with the overall FHC O&M organisation in support of the business' overall interests and priorities.

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive knowledge of power generation or similar engineering industry and the application of quality, health & safety requirements for plant refurbishment work in that setting.
• Proven effective leadership skills and the ability to adapt to working in different environments and complex organisations (matrix management).
• Proven strong influencer and negotiator.
• Results oriented; capable of proposing and implementing effective solutions while considering all risks & opportunities
• Proven track record in contract development and negotiation with high level of commercial accumen.
• Proven track record of maintaining successful long-term relationships with supply chain partners on major projects.
• Proven delegation skills and able to create a positive working environment where people are empowered to act and motivated to perform.
• Able to manage conflicting, demanding and complex priorities with excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, capability to communicate clearly and concisely (orally and written).
• Ability to lead and manage project delivery with a structured and defined approach facilitating effective governance.
• Able to effectively identify and manage strategic project risk.
• When needed, able to support the team by exploring and understanding detailed complex technical issues and concepts together with their commercial implications in order to support the team in reaching a successful outcome.

Experience

• Significant demonstrable experience of managing a number of project managers and multi-disciplinary technical project teams working on a major investment programmes with a value >£50m.
• Proven experience of managing complex engineering projects of > 100M£ exposure
• Proven delivery of Health and Safety strategies that mitigate the risk of exposure to hazards of personnel and mitigate plant loss.
• Proven experience of delivering financial control strategies to ensure accurate forecasting, timely accurate payments, accruals and forecasting leading to delivery within budget.
• Extended experience of refurbishment and construction involving commissioning of major plant systems as a Project Manager and Project Director.
• Exposure to FIDIC Contracts, ideally yellow book, operating as the 'Engineer' or 'Engineers Representative'
• Prior successful implementation of several projects concurrently with complex interfaces.
• Significant experience of field work in the energy sector working on large scale plant and in a complex environment. Experience in hydro or brownfield projects is an advantage in particular where project delivery is undertaken alongside routine business operations.
• Proven experience in dealing with and satisfying insurance requirements for both CAR and BIPD policies
• Proven experience of influencing effective team working, coaching and mentoring.
• Proven experience of promoting effective engagement at all levels.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (Chartered status)
• Masters Degree in Engineering
• APMP Practitioner or equivalent
• NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma
• English language to Level 2

Location
It is expected that the successful candidate would need to work at both Dinorwig and Ffestiniog power stations located in the Snowdonia (Eryri) region of Wales.
What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Why ENGIE UK?

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of energy supply.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Bonus Programme
• Generous Employer Pension Contribution
• myENGIE Benefits
• Support for continued development

How to Apply
At ENGIE UK, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for
all employees. In the event you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to
apply. Your unique skills and experiences could be just what we need.
To apply, please submit your CV detailing your experience
Business Unit: GBU Renewables
Division: Thermal Europe - UK
Legal Entity: INTERNATIONAL POWER LTD.
Professional Experience: Senior (experience >15 years)
Education Level: Master's Degree