Project Director - Power Generation EMEA

Black & Veatch

  • London Glasgow
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.Req Id : 102780Opportunity Type : StaffRelocation eligible : YesFull time/Part time : Full-TimeContract Hire Only for this Project : NoJob SummaryThe TeamBV's Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients' rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions. Black & Veatch is a global leader across combustion turbine technologies: fast-response, simple cycle assets; baseload, combined cycle facilities; co-generation and/or Combined Heat & Power (CHP).The OpportunityWe are seeking a Project Director to join our Conventional Power Generation business as part of our senior leadership team, driving multiple large and complex EPC projects across our key markets in the UK, Spain, Germany and the Middle East in the short-to-medium term, with further strategic expansion throughout the EMEA region longer term.Leading our clients into tomorrow, this role will also be key in winning new work as we continue to grow our power generation business in the region. Black & Veatch brings the tools, technologies, and teams to deliver for our clients on Gas, Waste-to-Energy (WtE) and Nuclear projects.The role will preferably be based in the UK with frequent travel to our Glasgow/London and international offices, as well as client and project sites throughout the region. We will also consider applicants in Spain, Germany or the UAE.#LI-JF1Key Responsibilities
  • Manages large engineering projects involving multiple clients or partners or medium EPC projects.
  • Manages multiple clients and/or projects where the project team, client structure and/or project location present greater challenges.
  • Obtains new/repeat business on large size projects; supports contract negotiations with clients.
  • Manages multiple risks which includes fixed price or new technology or non-domestic markets or new clients.
Minimum QualificationsDepth and breadth of experience in Power Generation project managementLarge scale EPC/EPCM project experience, predominantly on the contractor side vs clientProven leadership experience and adept at managing client relationships at the most senior levelsTrack record in actively supporting business development activityExtensive UK market experience with a strong network and knowledge of key clients, competitors and current industry trends etcBachelor's degree or equivalent experience.All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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