Project Director - Power Generation EMEA Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Black & Veatch

Project Director - Power Generation EMEA Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Black & Veatch, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2fe4698dfde24987a8a3bc90d3663f43

Full Job Description

We are seeking a Project Director to join our Conventional Power Generation business as part of our senior leadership team. The role oversees a team of Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery and develops the Conventional Power Generation business in the region. The Project Director will oversee medium to large 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.

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.,

  • 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.

    Depth and breadth of experience in Power Generation projects


  • Extensive Project Director/Management experience with an Engineering and Construction industry background. Experience with leading EPC companies will be seen favourably.


  • Mid to Large scale EPC/EPCM project experience, predominantly on the contractor side vs client


  • Proven leadership experience and adept at managing client relationships at the most senior levels


  • Track record in actively supporting business development activity


  • Comprehensive UK market experience with a strong network and knowledge of key clients, competitors and current industry trends etc


  • Bachelor'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.

    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 yougive us your best, and together we can build a world of difference., BV'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).