Utilities Project Manager

Utilities Project Manager Bristol preferred | Nottingham & Dumfries considered Are you an experienced Engineering Manager or Senior Project Manager looking for a role where you can take genuine ownership of projects, people and commercial performance? Escape Recruitment are supporting an established engineering organisation with the appointment of a Utilities Project Manager. This is a senior position responsible for leading a project delivery function and overseeing capital projects from initial survey and estimating through to installation, commissioning and completion. What you'll be responsible for: 🔹 Leading and developing a team of Project Managers and project delivery professionals 🔹 Managing capital projects from inception through to completion 🔹 Managing budgets, forecasting, profitability and commercial performance 🔹 NEC3 contract management 🔹 Resource planning and project scheduling 🔹 Customer and stakeholder management 🔹 Project risk, issue and recovery management 🔹 Health, safety, quality and environmental compliance 🔹 Continuous improvement across project delivery 🔹 Supporting the wider commercial and business development activity What we're looking for: You'll ideally have: ✔️ Engineering or technical project delivery experience ✔️ Experience managing capital/industrial projects ✔️ Previous leadership responsibility ✔️ Strong commercial and financial awareness ✔️ NEC3 contract experience ✔️ Experience managing budgets and/or P&L ✔️ Strong customer and stakeholder management skills ✔️ Excellent planning and organisational ability An engineering qualification is advantageous, although significant relevant experience will also be considered. This is an opportunity to step into a role with real ownership and influence, combining engineering, project delivery, commercial management and leadership. 📍 Bristol preferred, with Nottingham and Dumfries also considered. 💷 Competitive salary – flexible for the right individual. Interested? Apply directly or contact me for a confidential conversation.