Project Manager - UK and Europe in Surrey

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

The Opportunity

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Employment Level: Intermediate
• Location: UK – Remote Working
• Department: Transmission and Distribution
• Reports to: Senior Project Manager
• Hours per week: 37.5

What We Offer

• Employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment.
• Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth.
• We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level.
• We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is excited about becoming a key contributor within a dynamic team.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

We are seeking an experienced, driven and flexible high voltage Project Manager to support the delivery of Kinectrics UK’s portfolio of High Voltage Field Testing projects. This remote UK-based role requires a proven professional with strong technical understanding of electricity distribution and transmission, capable of managing multiple projects across the full lifecycle.

The Project Manager is accountable for achieving project performance metrics, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery, and providing effective project governance. The role supports UK projects with occasional involvement in Kinectrics European project portfolio, and works closely with Directors, Operations Leads, and clients.

General Accountabilities

• Lead and promote a strong health, safety, and quality culture, ensuring compliance with all HSE policies, procedures, and mandated tools.
• Manage a portfolio of High Voltage projects, taking full accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and performance metrics.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities, including resource allocation (staff and equipment), cost control, risk management, and reporting.
• Support the development and oversee project documentation, including Risk Assessment Method Statements, Testing and Commissioning Plans, and project programmes.
• Coordinate logistics and shipment of equipment to site as required.
• Proactively identify, escalate, and manage risks, opportunities, and variances, challenging assumptions and estimates where necessary.
• Work with finance, sales, and administration teams to support invoices, budget forecasting, and cost management.
• Maintain accurate internal and external project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Host and lead internal and external meetings, including project kickoff and stakeholder reviews.
• Track project progress to ensure readiness for execution and timely delivery of all deliverables.
• Manage project closure activities, lessons learned, cost of poor quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimise cost efficiency and identify opportunities for cost reduction where appropriate.
• Ensure client follow-up post-delivery to measure satisfaction and support repeat business.
• Work collaboratively with both our customers and supply chain, operating as cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives, requirements and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing innovative Engineering practices, solutions and technologies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders.
• Guide and support team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

What You Need to Succeed

Essential Competencies:

• Demonstrable experience delivering projects as a Project Manager within the UK.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound commercial awareness with a clear understanding of project, financial, and business performance metrics.
• Experience operating within established governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven capability in risk and opportunity management across complex project portfolios.
• Experience with project planning and resource management tools (including SAP and Microsoft Project).
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Europe.

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (preferred).
• Relevant field experience is advantageous.
• Experience in business or project administration is essential.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.