Project Director - Anaerobic Digestion
The Opportunity:
As Project Director, you will be the senior leader accountable to the Regional Director of Operations for the safe, profitable and successful delivery of a complex EPC turnkey project.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineering, commercial, procurement, construction and commissioning professionals whilst managing key client relationships and ensuring delivery against demanding programme, financial and performance targets.
The successful candidate will have the credibility, leadership and technical understanding required to manage a major industrial process facility from concept to operational acceptance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full accountability for project safety, programme, commercial performance and quality.
- Lead the delivery of a £50m Anaerobic Digestion facility under a turnkey EPC contract.
- Provide strategic leadership to engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
- Manage executive-level client relationships and project governance.
- Develop and maintain delivery, risk and resource strategies.
- Ensure effective contract administration and change management.
- Drive project performance, margin protection and cash management.
- Oversee major subcontract and supplier packages.
- Lead stakeholder engagement with regulators, utility providers and local authorities.
- Ensure successful commissioning, process performance testing and final handover.
What we're looking for:
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Proven delivery of major projects valued from £25m to £100m+
Significant experience within one or more of the following sectors:
- Anaerobic Digestion
- Bioresources
- Renewable Energy
- Water & Wastewater
- Energy from Waste
- Industrial Process Plant
- Utilities Infrastructure
Experience operating as a:
- Project Director
- Programme Director
- Regional Project Director
- Major Projects Manager
- Strong commercial and contractual management capability
- Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent stakeholder and client management skills
- Track record delivering complex projects safely, on programme and within budget
Qualification:
Essential
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
- Professional Project Management qualification (APM, PMI or equivalent)
- Demonstrable experience leading large EPC or Design & Build projects
Desirable
- Chartered Engineer status
- NEC4 accreditation
- SMSTS
- Experience of major process, energy or utility infrastructure projects
Why join us:
- Lead a landmark renewable energy project with significant environmental impact.
- Join a growing organisation with a strong pipeline of UK infrastructure work.
- Work with an experienced senior leadership team committed to excellence and innovation.
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business's bioresources and renewable energy portfolio
About Glanua:
Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.
Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.
We have a talented team of 300 people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.
If you have successfully delivered major anaerobic digestion, renewable energy, water or industrial process projects and are ready to lead a £50m flagship development, we would like to hear from you
Project Director – Anaerobic Digestion in Newton-le-Willows employer: Glanua
Glanua is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the dynamic field of water and wastewater infrastructure. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to mentorship opportunities and the chance to lead impactful projects that promote sustainability. Located in a vibrant area, Glanua offers a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
