The Role
Join Howden Compressors as a Project Manager – Turbo and take the lead in delivering high-impact blower package projects across the globe. Based in Renfrew, you'll be at the heart of our operations, managing complex engineering projects from sales handover through to site delivery. This is a dynamic, client-facing role where you'll be the key point of contact, driving project success through expert coordination, budget control, and strategic problem-solving.
We're looking for someone with a strong engineering background (HNC or equivalent) and a solid grasp of project management methodologies. Your understanding of rotating equipment and the oil & gas or petrochemical sectors will be invaluable as you navigate technical challenges and ensure timely, high-quality project execution. You'll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, managing schedules, cash flows, and contractual obligations to maximise project margins and client satisfaction.
This role demands a confident leader with excellent communication and negotiation skills. You'll be expected to think laterally, resolve issues proactively, and maintain a sharp focus on financial performance and delivery standards. Familiarity with compressor system packaging and tools like MS Project will give you an edge, as will a commitment to continuous improvement and customer service excellence.
If you're ready to make a global impact, travel occasionally (5–10% annually), and thrive in a fast-paced, technically rich environment, we want to hear from you.
Who are we?
Howden has a range of compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines, and rotary heat exchangers, and has been at the forefront of developing engineered solutions for the needs of industrial processes since 1854. In 2023, Howden joined forces with Chart Industries, a global leader in engineered equipment for clean energy and industrial gas markets.
Together, we operate over 64 manufacturing sites and 50+ service centres worldwide, with 11,700+ employees driving innovation in hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG. As part of the Nexus of Clean™, we are advancing a sustainable future—helping customers improve efficiency and reduce emissions across clean power, water, food, and industrial sectors.
Join us and be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future and tackling some of the planet’s most urgent challenges, all while growing your career in a dynamic global environment.
What you will do
* Lead Blower Package Projects on behalf of the Company, giving direction to all service providers, to ensure the successful execution of all projects.
* Act as a single point of contract for client and manage company / client relationship.
* Co-ordinate, prioritise, monitor, document and ensure cost targets, resource requirements, risks and contingencies are actively managed to ensure the successful delivery of the projects.
* Manage projects through life cycle from Sales handover to delivery to site. Support commissioning activities with information as required.
* On completion of the bid clarification process procure and maintain the deliveries of equipment in line with the project schedule.
* Attend all project related meetings, internal and external, to ensure compliance to HCO/Client requirements.
* Co-ordinate with engineers on the release of technical documentation to and from the client and provide prompt resolution of any identified issues.
* Interpret and implement contract terms & conditions including LoC’s, performance bonds and invoicing.
* Manage project cashflows, maintain up-to-date project costs and provide periodic reports on project status and performance to management and the client
* Resolve issues arising from deviations to original contractual requirements and the control of cost amendments for such deviations.
* Reporting on project progress both internally and with the client.
* Organise and co-ordinate all delivery and despatch activities.
* Prepare Project Documentation for handover to Aftermarket/Commissioning Teams.
* Support CBS principles by optimising efficiencies through reduction of costs and improvement of quality and delivery.
* Ensure adherence to company environmental, health and safety standards in compliance with company policies to ensure a safe working environment and the minimisation of environmental impact.
What do you bring?
An ideal candidate would likely have the following profile:
* Educated to HNC level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Excellent knowledge of Project Management methodologies and responsibilities.
* Demonstrate an understanding of Oil & Gas, Petrochemical Engineering processes and Rotating Equipment.
* Confidence and experience to pro-actively solve problems, think laterally and identify corrective actions.
* Leadership, communication, negotiating, influencing and inter-personal skills, with the drive and commitment to achieve project objectives
* A knowledge of compressor system packaging technical requirements would be advantageous but not essential.
* A knowledge of rotating equipment system design would be advantageous but not essential.
* A knowledge of and commitment to customer service, financial control and engineering quality.
* A working knowledge of project program design (MS Project) and implementation.
We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Howden more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.
Our Benefits
This is a permanent position based at our HQ in Renfrew, including an early finish on Friday. Our range of fantastic benefits includes:
* A flexible, hybrid working environment
* Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
* Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%
* Company electric vehicle scheme through salary sacrifice
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
* Free onsite parking
* Healthcare cash plan
* Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
* Group Income Protection plan
* Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, employee assistance programme, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing
* Dedicated Spark Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc
* Financial planning & mortgage support
* Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering
Chart is an equal opportunity employer
The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.