Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Energy Infrastructure (National Grid)

Location: Lower Frankton, Oswestry (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office/site)
Salary: £90,000 – £100,000 + Excellent Package

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major National Grid infrastructure project in Oswestry. This is a long-term opportunity within an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) environment, offering approximately 4–5 years of project security and excellent career progression within a nationally significant energy programme.

Reporting directly to the Senior Operations Manager, you will take full ownership of project delivery from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring programme, commercial, safety and quality objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of a major National Grid infrastructure project from pre-construction through to completion.

• Manage project programme, budgets, commercial performance and risk.

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

• Work within an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) framework to influence design and delivery strategy.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

• Maintain strong relationships with National Grid, clients and supply chain partners.

• Provide regular project reporting to senior leadership.

• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering major infrastructure or energy projects.

• Strong National Grid or UK utilities framework experience.

• Experience delivering one or more of the following: High Voltage Substations, Underground Cabling and/or Overhead Line (OHL) Projects

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

• Excellent leadership, commercial and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong understanding of project controls, risk management and programme delivery.

Package

• £90,000 – £100,000 salary

• Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office/site)

• Annual bonus

• Company car or car allowance

• Private Medical Insurance

• Contributory pension

• Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional days

• Share-save scheme

• Ongoing training and career development

• Gym, cycle-to-work and employee discount schemes

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major National Grid project, playing a key role in delivering critical UK energy infrastructure while joining a long-term, high-profile programme with excellent career progression.