Project Manager - Substations in Willenhall

Project Manager – SubstationsLocation: South West England

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 – £75,000 per annum + Company car allowance or salary sacrifice EV/Hybrid car scheme

OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver high‐voltage substation projects across the UK. You\’ll oversee a portfolio of M&E projects, guiding them from start to finish while ensuring top standards in health, safety and environmental management, and delivering from design and build through to commissioning, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and financial performance.

This role offers the opportunity to influence bids, lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the delivery of critical infrastructure that supports the UK\’s transition to net zero.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning, delivery and completion of substation projects across the South West and Midlands regions

Manage project portfolios, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to quality standards

Lead cross‐functional teams, including engineers, contractors and suppliers

Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies

Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and opportunities

Support bid preparation and commercial strategy for new projects

Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation (HSWA, CDM, EAWR)

Monitor project performance using project management software and tools

Drive continuous improvement and knowledge‐sharing across project teams

Required Skills and Experience

National Grid Substation build experience – including workable knowledge of NG SRs, 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 a history of delivery to time and cost

History of using Project Management software

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan

Discretionary bonus scheme

Matched or contributory pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

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