Senior / Principal Consultant - People and Projects Manager

Gexcon is the trusted safety and risk management partner for the world's most progressive companies. We solve our clients’ challenges and specific needs using our deep technical knowledge, deployed through a combination of expert consulting, state-of-the-art software and comprehensive testing services.

Role Purpose

The People and Projects Manager plays a dual role within Gexcon’s Bergen office, combining people leadership with commercial and project delivery responsibilities.

The role requires a collaborative and commercially minded leader who can support team development while contributing to the continued growth of Gexcon’s presence in Norway and internationally.

Technical & Professional Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering / Process Safety / Fire & Safety Engineering or related discipline.
• Practical experience in technical safety, process safety, risk management, or related consulting disciplines, with the ability to understand client needs, support project delivery, and lead technical teams.
• Experience in project management and client-facing consultancy roles.
• Proven ability to develop business opportunities and maintain strong client relationships.
• Previous experience in line management, team leadership, coaching or mentoring technical professionals.
• Strong commercial awareness with understanding of project profitability, utilisation, and business growth.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Excellent command of English and Norwegian.

Key Responsibilities

Approximately 60% of the role is focused on management, team leadership, coaching, resource planning and serving as the primary point of support for the local Consulting team. The remaining 40% of the role will involve technical project management, business development, and client engagement activities.

The role leverages strong technical safety expertise to identify and develop business opportunities, build and strengthen client relationships, secure projects, and lead the delivery of high-quality technical safety studies and services.

People Management & Team Leadership (Approx. 60%)

• Act as the primary line manager and “go-to” person for the Bergen Consulting team.
• Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, regular feedback, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture aligned with Gexcon’s values.
• Encourage development of the team members; identify development needs in collaboration with the Service Line Manager and put in place plans for development.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning activities in close collaboration with the Global HR Director.
• Coordinate team workload, utilisation, and resource planning in collaboration with local and global service line managers.
• Promote knowledge sharing and professional development across the team.
• Support employee wellbeing, engagement, and day-to-day team management matters.

Project Management & Business Development (Approx. 40%)

• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and risk management.
• Monitor progress and resolve bottlenecks in close collaboration with Service Line Managers.
• Identify, pursue, and help secure new business opportunities and consulting projects.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals, presentations, and project scopes.
• Act as the senior point of contact for key clients
• Collaborate with Gexcon’s global teams to support multidisciplinary project delivery.

The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of Gexcon. The post holder will be expected to undertake other reasonable duties as appropriate and as requested by his/her manager.

Behavioral Role Competencies

a.      Leadership: Creates inspiration around Gexcon’s opportunities in the market and motivates the team for high performance. Provides clear leadership and direction to the Bergen Consulting team while supporting business growth and collaboration across our international organisation.

b.     Organisation: Possesses excellent time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to balance people leadership, project management and business development responsibilities simultaneously.

c.    Communication: Highly effective in managing diverse personalities, cultures, and viewpoints. Builds trusted relationships with employees, clients, and stakeholders through strong interpersonal and communication skills.

d.   Commercial acumen: Commercially aware with the ability to support profitable growth, identify opportunities, and contribute to strategic business objectives.

e.      Role modelling: Demonstrates Gexcon’s core values of Trustworthiness, Agility, and Sharing. Leads by example and contributes positively to Gexcon’s collaborative and innovative culture.

f.     Coaching and mentoring: Actively supports the development of others through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.