Senior Project Manager - Chemical / Process Industry
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Permanent

A leading organization in the chemical and process manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale, high-impact projects across its UK operations. This role is ideal for a senior professional with extensive experience managing complex capital projects in chemical, petrochemical, or process manufacturing environments.

Role Overview
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading the full project lifecycle for major initiatives, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule. The role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage high-value projects from concept through design, execution, commissioning, and handover
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
- Oversee multidisciplinary teams including engineering, operations, procurement, and external contractors
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, and change requests proactively
- Provide strategic guidance and support to senior leadership on project status, challenges, and solutions
- Ensure timely reporting of project progress, costs, and performance metrics
- Implement process improvements and lessons learned from previous projects
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and maintain effective communication across all project levels

Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 10 years' experience managing chemical or process manufacturing projects
- Proven track record in delivering complex capital projects within budget and schedule
- Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent) preferred
- Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external contractors
- Strong knowledge of process engineering, manufacturing operations, and safety regulations
- Excellent understanding of project controls, scheduling tools, and risk management

Skills and Competencies
- Strategic thinking and strong leadership skills
- Excellent organisational, planning, and decision-making abilities
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, results-oriented, and able to work under pressure
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-profile chemical or process projects within a leading organization in London.