Project Manager in Sunderland

Project Manager
Our client is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead the delivery of major energy infrastructure projects across the UK, managing schemes from design and construction through to commissioning and handover.

Key Requirements:

• 3-5+ years' experience delivering electrical infrastructure projects
• Experience within ICP, EPC, utilities, Solar or BESS environments
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV systems and grid connections
• Commercial and stakeholder management experience
• SMSTS, CSCS and Full UK Driving Licence
• Regular travel across the UK will be required.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and package
• Company vehicle/allowance
• Hybrid working - yet office collaboration at our Sunderland headquarters
• Excellent career progression
• Opportunity to work on major renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects across the UK

Project Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of HV/LV, Solar PV and BESS infrastructure projects
• Develop and manage detailed project programmes alongside our in-house planning team
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover activities
• Drive project performance against safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives
• Manage multiple concurrent projects within a wider portfolio environment
• Lead project teams to deliver outstanding results

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary client interface throughout project delivery
• Build strong relationships with DNOs, IDNOs, developers, consultants and supply chain partners
• Lead project meetings, progress reviews and delivery workshops
• Provide clear reporting and project updates to clients and senior leadership

Technical Delivery

• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning and energisation activities
• Lead engagement with DNOs including Northern Powergrid and other network operators
• Coordinate grid connection approvals and energisation programmes
• Ensure technical compliance with project specifications and industry requirements

Commercial Management

• Take ownership of project budgets, forecasting and cost control
• Manage variations, change control and contractual obligations
• Monitor commercial performance and project profitability
• Identify and mitigate project risks to protect programme and commercial outcomes

Continuous Improvement

• Challenge existing processes and ways of working where improvements can be made
• Raise concerns when projects, programmes or processes are not performing as expected
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and delivery performance
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership and solution-focused thinking