Lead Project Manager
Location: Andover
Salary: £65,(Apply online only) – £80,(Apply online only) + £7,(Apply online only) 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,(Apply online only) – £80,(Apply online only) basic salary
- £7,(Apply online only) 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.