Lead Project Manager in Southampton

Lead Project Manager
Location:
Andover Salary:
£65,000 – £80,000 + £7,000 Car Allowance + Bonus Hours:
Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm, Friday 8:00am–4:30pm Employment:
Full-time, Permanent Start Date:
ASAP The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established specialist in
critical power, standby power and energy systems , with over 40 years' experience supplying, installing, hiring and maintaining
generators, UPS systems, switchgear and associated critical power infrastructure . Due to continued growth within their Capital Projects division, they are looking for an experienced
Lead Project Manager
to lead a team of Project Managers and Engineers while overseeing the successful delivery of complex technical projects. This is a senior position suited to someone who combines
strong people and project management experience with a technical understanding of generators and critical power systems . The Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager – Projects, you will lead the Project Management function across multiple complex projects, working closely with Technical/Design, Sales, Engineering, Commercial and Finance teams. Projects typically range from
£150k to £5m
in value. Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and develop a team of
Project Managers and Engineers . Provide senior-level support and decision-making across project delivery. Attend technical, commercial and contractual handover meetings. Support Project Managers with procurement, planning and delivery. Ensure compliance with project processes including
variations, payment notifications, programme management, RAMS, Health & Safety and design meetings . Coordinate between Technical/Design, Project Management and Engineering teams to ensure designs are completed on time and meet customer specifications. Drive high standards of project performance, quality and customer service. Mentor and develop Project Managers and support wider team development. Take responsibility for the
technical, quality and financial performance
of projects. Identify and implement improvements across the Projects department. Work with the wider management team to ensure projects are delivered
on time, to specification and to agreed quality standards . Review and improve the supply chain. Support talent identification and development. Act as a strong ambassador for the Capital Projects division and wider business. What We're Looking For
We are looking for an experienced
Senior Project Manager / Projects Manager / Project Director / Project Manager
with a strong background in complex technical projects and the construction environment. Essential Experience
10+ years' experience
within a relevant technical/project environment. Proven experience delivering complex projects typically valued between
£150k and £5m . Strong people management and leadership experience. Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams. Strong understanding of the
construction industry
and technical project delivery. Experience managing design documentation and
QHSE processes and controls . Strong commercial awareness, financial control and risk management skills. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Strong planning, organisation and decision-making ability. Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously. Ability to travel as required. Full right to work in the UK. Critical Power Experience
Strong experience within the critical power / standby power industry is highly desirable , ideally with exposure to
diesel generators, UPS systems, switchgear, CHP, emergency power systems or associated electrical infrastructure . Desirable Qualifications
Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification. CSCS, SSSTS or SMSTS. Electrical or Management qualification. Recognised Project Management qualification such as
PRINCE2 . Package & Benefits
£65,000 – £80,000 basic salary £7,000 annual car allowance Bonus scheme Enhanced pension Cashplan health benefit 25 days' holiday, increasing with company loyalty Enhanced maternity and paternity leave £24 per month phone allowance or company phone Relevant training and development Long-term career progression Monday–Friday working pattern No planned overtime Why This Role?
A senior opportunity to take genuine ownership of
project delivery, team performance and continuous improvement
within an established critical-power business. You'll be working on
high-value, technically complex projects
while leading an experienced team and working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
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