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Principal Project Manager

Quartzelec -
Rugby

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Job details

Qualifications

Renewable energy
Leadership
Communication skills
PRINCE2 Certification

Full job description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Principal Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex hydropower projects across their full lifecycle; from feasibility and detailed design through to construction, commissioning, and handover.

As Principal Project Manager, you will take full accountability for safety, programme, cost, quality, and commercial performance, ensuring all projects are delivered in line with contractual, regulatory, and environmental requirements. Acting as the primary interface for clients and stakeholders, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality hydropower schemes and driving long-term business success.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Delivery

Provide strategic leadership and direction across multiple hydropower projects
Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, and resource strategies
Lead multidisciplinary teams across civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental disciplines
Ensure effective coordination across design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning
Chair project governance meetings, progress reviews, and stakeholder forums

Hydropower Project Management

Oversee delivery of projects including turbines, generators, control systems, and civil infrastructure (e.g. penstocks, powerhouses, tailraces)
Manage construction and commissioning activities within live water environments
Ensure environmental, planning, and ecological requirements are embedded into delivery
Coordinate outage planning and manage interfaces with operational assets

Commercial & Financial Management

Take full P&L responsibility, including forecasting and revenue management
Develop and control project budgets, monitoring performance and implementing corrective actions
Manage contracts using NEC and FIDIC frameworks
Lead change control, variations, and claims management
Support tendering, estimating, and business development activities

Procurement & Supply Chain

Develop procurement strategies for major equipment and subcontracted works
Manage supplier and subcontractor performance and relationships
Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery

Health, Safety, Quality & Risk

Champion a proactive safety culture across all project activities
Implement robust risk management and mitigation strategies
Ensure quality assurance processes deliver “right first time” outcomes
Capture and apply lessons learned across projects

Stakeholder & Client Management

Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
Build strong relationships with regulators, environmental bodies, and third parties
Ensure clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle
Drive client satisfaction and repeat business

Your skills and experiences:

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Proven track record managing hydropower or renewable energy projects
Experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary engineering programmes
Strong commercial and contractual expertise (NEC / FIDIC)
Demonstrated success in risk management and project controls
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
SMSTS, SSSTS, or IOSH Managing Safely certification
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

Project management accreditation (APM, MSP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
Engineering background (civil, mechanical, or electrical) within energy or hydropower
Experience across both greenfield and refurbishment projects

Personal Attributes

Leadership & Accountability: Leads by example and drives high performance
Commercial Awareness: Strong focus on value, cost control, and profitability
Problem Solver: Analytical approach to complex challenges
Results Driven: Committed to delivering excellence and continuous improvement
Organised: Able to manage complex programmes and competing demands
Collaborative: Influences effectively across teams and stakeholders
Flexible: Willing to travel to sites across the UK

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV and letter of application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to:-

Email: [email protected]

Strictly no agencies please

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