Senior Project Manager - Substations

Location: Southwest England / Wales

***MUST HAVE NATIONAL GRID TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCE – (phone number removed)KV***

Please note: Our client is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

This role will be within Transmission & Renewables team to design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.

What will you be doing?

• We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our client who will be leading Electrical Transmission frameworks for National Grid.
• You’ll oversee the delivery of M&E projects from start to finish, ensuring high standards in safety, quality, and timeliness.
• Collaborate with an expert management team, drive risk management, and provide guidance on technical and contractual matters.
• Use industry knowledge to contribute to new contract bids and achieve financial targets.

What you’ll bring

• National Grid Substation build experience - including workable knowledge of NGSRs, Rules, EPC / M&E Framework
• Proven leadership on Design and Build projects, managing cross functional teams
• Excellent stakeholder management skills engaging with clients and suppliers
• Qualification in construction / engineering and / or relevant experience
• Qualification in Project Management (APM, PMP etc.)
• Strong commercial experience with NEC contracts
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk and opportunity
• Strong regulatory knowledge including HSWA, CDM, EAWR etc.
• Ability to drive a project through all life cycles
• Experience managing budgets with history of delivery to time and cost
• History of using Project Management software