CHP Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (Contract)
CHP and Heating (Combined Heat & Power)

6 month contract

£(Apply online only) per day (outside IR35)

Hybrid working (Nottingham and Stafford)

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead a high‑value CHP and heating project. This is a client‑facing role requiring strong mechanical expertise, adaptability, and exceptional stakeholder communication skills.

The project contract has recently been signed and is now moving through a phase where programme variations are impacting cost and delivery timelines. The successful PM will be confident operating in a changing environment, providing calm, decisive leadership while maintaining transparency and trust with the end client.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the mechanical delivery of a £3m CHP and heating project project from mobilisation through to completion
• Act as the primary point of contact for the end client and key stakeholders
• Manage and communicate programme variations, including their impact on cost, scope, and delivery timelines
• Maintain accurate reporting on progress, risks, and changes
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and internal delivery teams
• Ensure health & safety, quality, and compliance standards are met throughout the project
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Support commercial discussions relating to variations and revised programmes

Key Requirements
• Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Project Manager on complex M&E projects
• Strong technical knowledge of heating systems and CHP plant
• Demonstrable experience managing projects under changing programmes and client-driven variations
• Confident in client‑led environments with senior stakeholder exposure
• Commercially aware, with experience influencing cost and programme outcomes
• Strong communication and leadership skills, able to remain composed under pressure

If you are interested, please apply online