Project Manager - Anaerobic Digestion / EPC

Project Manager
Avonmouth, Bristol
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects within the renewable energy, wastewater and industrial sectors.
Reporting into senior project leadership, you will take ownership of projects from design and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover. This role requires a commercially aware and technically competent project professional capable of managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, stakeholders, programme delivery and project budgets.
This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure and environmental projects that contribute to sustainable energy generation and resource recovery.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of EPC projects through all project lifecycle phases.
• Manage project scope, programme, budget and resources to achieve client and business objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, procurement and construction teams.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules and delivery strategies.
• Manage client, contractor, consultant and supplier relationships throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee procurement activities, contract administration and change management processes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, industry standards and regulatory obligations.
• Support design reviews, construction activities, commissioning and final project handover.
• Prepare and present project progress reports, forecasts and performance updates to senior stakeholders.
• Drive a strong culture of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance across all project activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Requirements
Essential

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering complex EPC projects within renewable energy, wastewater, utilities, industrial or infrastructure environments.
• Strong project management experience across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
• Demonstrable experience managing project budgets, schedules and commercial performance.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating external contractors and suppliers.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent risk management, planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.

Desirable

• Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent).
• Experience within anaerobic digestion, biogas, wastewater treatment, energy-from-waste or process plant projects.
• Knowledge of NEC or other industry-standard contract forms.
• Experience working within highly regulated engineering environments.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to deliver major renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
• Involvement in complex, technically challenging EPC schemes.
• Significant responsibility and autonomy within project delivery.
• Long-term career development within a growing and sustainable sector.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Location: Avonmouth, Bristol, with travel to project, client and supplier sites as required.
To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales