Project Manager

Project Manager (HV Power – NEC)

Location: Stratford, London
Rate: £450-£480 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: Long-term Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days Office / Up to 2 Days Home Working)

Deliver Critical Infrastructure for London’s Transport Network

CETO Talent is recruiting on behalf of a major transport infrastructure organisation for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a significant HV Power upgrade programme.

This role will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of a major NEC contract, supporting substation and cabling upgrades that will provide the additional power capacity required for a new fleet of rolling stock.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NEC Project Manager to work on a high-profile infrastructure programme within one of the UK’s most complex rail environments.

The Role

As Project Manager, you’ll act as the named NEC Project Manager on a major Tier 1 NEC Option C contract, working closely with the Principal Contractor and internal engineering, commercial and project controls teams.

You’ll oversee the delivery of both substation upgrades and HV cable installation works, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme and within budget while maintaining effective stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

This is a fast-paced, delivery-focused role requiring excellent leadership, commercial awareness and contract management experience.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day delivery of a major NEC contract across multiple work packages.

Act as the named NEC Project Manager, administering the contract in accordance with NEC3 or NEC4 principles.

Manage contractor performance, programme delivery, commercial issues, risks and change control.

Monitor project costs, progress and programme performance.

Lead regular meetings with contractors, project teams and senior stakeholders.

Support engineering, commercial and planning teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Manage project risks, issues and mitigation plans.

Provide accurate reporting to senior leadership.

Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and organisational governance requirements.

Build collaborative working relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record delivering complex HV Power or major infrastructure projects under NEC contracts.

You’ll be commercially aware, organised and confident managing large multidisciplinary delivery teams while working within highly regulated infrastructure environments.

Essential Experience

knowledge in delivering major infrastructure projects as the named NEC Project Manager.

Extensive experience administering NEC Option C contracts.

NEC3 or NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation.

Formal Project Management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent.

Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.

Experience managing Tier 1 contractors on high-value multidisciplinary projects.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Experience managing programme, cost, risk and change.

Working knowledge of Asite.

Desirable Experience

Experience delivering HV Power infrastructure projects.

Previous experience within the London Underground environment.

Knowledge of engineering assurance and power energisation governance processes.

Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.

What’s On Offer

Competitive day rate of £450-£480 per day (Umbrella).

Long-term contract opportunity.

Hybrid working with up to two days per week from home.

Work on one of London’s flagship infrastructure programmes.

Opportunity to manage complex, high-value engineering projects.

Collaborative and experienced project delivery team.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Project Manager with strong NEC contract management experience and a background delivering HV Power, Rail or Major Infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.