Head of Major Projects - #143774

Siemens Energy


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract type: Full time
A Snapshot of Your Day

In today's rapidly evolving energy landscape, gas-fired power generation plays a crucial role in ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy mix. As we transition towards cleaner energy sources, natural gas stands out for its ability to provide consistent power supply, complementing renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Its flexibility and efficiency make it indispensable in meeting peak demand and maintaining grid stability. By joining our team, you'll be at the forefront of this vital sector, contributing to a balanced and resilient energy future.

We are looking for a leader who possesses a blend of strong technical expertise, strategic vision, and interpersonal skills, with leadership experience, who can lead the project team responsible for the delivery of long term maintenance agreements at customer power plants in the UK and Ireland, that include the world’s most powerful and efficient gas turbine, the 9000HL at SSE’s Keadby power station.

How You’ll Make An Impact

  • You will lead the Major Project Management Team, promoting Siemens Energy Leadership Essentials to cultivate a culture of excellence and empowerment.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and successful project delivery.
  • Drive the strategic and cultural transformation of the team, creating an inclusive environment that values employee satisfaction and safety.
  • Oversee recruitment, training, and development initiatives, ensuring team members are equipped with globally recognized qualifications.
  • Monitor project status, identify risks, and implement solutions to meet contract obligations while achieving financial objectives.


What You Bring

  • You hold a degree in engineering or a commercial field, complemented by a recognized formal Project Management Qualification (e.g., APMP, PRINCE2).
  • With a minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering service company, you have a strong background in project management, particularly in hardware supply or service contracts.
  • Your knowledge of the power generation market and large rotating equipment is a significant advantage.
  • You possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit, driving high performance within your team.
  • Flexibility and self-motivation are key attributes that enable you to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment.


About The Team

Our Gas Services division is dedicated to providing low-emission power generation through innovative service and decarbonization solutions. We bring together zero or low-emission power generation technologies, including all gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators, under one roof. Our team focuses on identifying decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernisation, and digitalisation of the fleet, ensuring we meet the evolving energy demands of our customers while contributing to a sustainable future.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With over 100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one-sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:

  • Opportunities to work with a global team
  • Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
  • Medical benefits
  • Remote/Flexible work
  • Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
  • Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
  • Access to a variety of employee resource groups


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