Project Manager - Substations

Project Manager - Substations in Cardiff

Cardiff Full-Time No home office possible

Senior Project Manager – Substations/Energy – South Wales/South West England Projects- Hybrid – Upt o £80,000 salary

About The Role: My client provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.

This role is focused on Electricity Transmission- They design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Their teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.

As part of this team, you\’ll be at the forefront of the transition to net zero, working with not just those around you, but across the Group – sharing learnings to deliver essential infrastructure services for life.

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be leading Electrical Transmission frameworks across the UK, with your first project based in South Wales.

You will 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 your industry knowledge to contribute to new contract bids and achieve financial targets. Ready to lead and make a real impact?

Candidate Essentials

National Grid Substation build experience – including workable knowledge of 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
Experience managing budgets with history of delivery to time and cost