Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading company to recruit a Project and Programme Manager for its CHP site in Newark.
The Project and Programme Manager role comes with a starting salary of up to £85,000 + private medical + benefits.
If you are a Project Manager with experience on capital project c. £500k - £10m and looking for a new challenge, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Project and Programme Manager role
As the Site Project and Programmer Manager you will:
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Lead the delivery of multiple site-based capital and transformation projects, ensuring safety, budget, schedule, and quality targets are achieved.
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Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and cashflows aligned to stage-gate and governance processes.
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Establish and maintain robust project governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks.
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Own and develop business cases, ensuring alignment with site and organisational strategic objectives.
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Lead, coach, and develop project engineers and support staff, creating a high-performing team culture.
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Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment across site operations, procurement, and central functions.
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Manage external contractors, consultants, and suppliers to deliver agreed project outcomes.
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Drive continuous improvement in project delivery, evaluating alternative options and embedding lessons learned.
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Provide strong health, safety, and environmental leadership across all project activities.
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Ensure timely and effective handover of completed assets into site operations, with full technical and financial closeout.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Proven track record in managing complex capital projects or programmes (typically £500k–£10m) within an industrial or engineering environment.
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Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance, and stage-gate processes.
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Demonstrated financial acumen, including business case development, cost control, and commercial management.
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Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including contractors and external partners.
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Relevant professional qualification in project management (e.g., APM, PMI, PRINCE2) or engineering discipline.
Personal skills
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Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
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Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working under pressure with shifting priorities.
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Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
Salary and benefits of the Lead Project and Programme Manager role
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Starting salary of £72,000 - £85,000
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Benefits package private medical insurance and 10% pension
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Opportunity to join leading energy company
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