Senior Project Manager – Power & Utilities

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of major capital projects within the power and utilities sector. The role involves overseeing projects from feasibility studies through to commissioning and handover, ensuring they meet technical, financial, and schedule targets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large‑scale power generation or desalination projects.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and interface with client/owner stakeholders.
• Develop and control project budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
• Oversee contract administration, tendering processes and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental standards are maintained throughout the project.

Required profile

• 12+ years of experience in project engineering and project management.
• Strong background in power generation, desalination or integrated water‑power projects.
• Experience delivering IWPP or similar utility infrastructure projects.
• Client/owner‑side project management experience is preferred.
• Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Process engineering.
• Renewable energy experience is advantageous.

Required skills

• Primavera P6
• SAP‑PS