Senior Project Manager

United Infrastructure (UI) is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects. In early 2025 the UI Energy division (formally ULIS) was awarded a two-stage ECI engineering, procurement and construction project aimed at reducing emissions at Wormington Compressor Station, Gloucestershire. The EPC project scope includes the design, Balance of Plant (BOP) procurement, construction and commissioning of a new 15MW gas turbine compressor site, adjacent to the existing compressor site  project forms part of National Gas’s MCPD (Medium Combustion Plant Directive) programme to replace existing compressor units with new, state‑of‑the‑art equipment.

UI is delivering the works as the main contractor, with detailed design and engineering undertaken by its specialist process and energy sub‑contractor, Kent. The gas turbine and compressor package is being procured directly by National Gas from Baker Hughes.

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) – Major Projects will report to the Project Director and be accountable for the safe delivery of projects in line with contract requirements and United Infrastructure business procedures. The role is responsible for:
Ensuring programme requirements are met while aligning delivery with company objectives and fulfilling client expectations. Managing projects to achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality and client satisfaction. To develop and maintain constructive and collaborative client, stakeholder and supply chain relationships. The Senior Project Manager will have line management responsibilities for project operational and technical personnel. They will work within the Project Leadership Team (PLT) comprising managerial, technical, SHEQ, project controls and commercial leads.

Following a brief preconstruction phase, the role will be based at the Wormington Compressor Station site in Gloucestershire. The site is situated between the towns of Evesham and Cheltenham, on the north‑west edge of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Travel to UI head office in Warrington, to the Kent design office in Woking and to the National Gas office at Warwick (or on occasion other NG offices as necessary) will also be required.

Building on the Role Description, the responsibilities of the SPM will include:
Provide senior project management capabilities within the Project Leadership Team, working collaboratively with the Project Director, Technical Director, Commercial Manager, Engineering Manager, SHEQ Team and Planning Manager to ensure integrated project delivery. Ensure that on‑site operations, delivered through a combination of direct labour and subcontracted workforce, are safely and effectively coordinated to deliver the project scope in accordance with contract requirements and project‑specific documentation.

Lead the safe delivery of this major gas infrastructure project in compliance with CDM Regulations, gas industry standards, statutory requirements, and company SHEQ policies. Take overall responsibility for the project delivery process, ensuring alignment with client objectives, contractual requirements, regulatory obligations, and business goals. In conjunction with the relevant PLT leads - manage the actions and reporting necessary to ensure target project KPI performance is achieved.

Proactively resolve project delivery issues in collaboration with the project team, escalating material risks or unresolved matters promptly to the Project or Technical Director with clear information and recommendations. Own programme delivery, working closely with planning and engineering leads to manage interfaces, critical path activities,…