Project Director in Swindon

Sinewave was founded in 2015 with a clear mission from the very start – everything that we do will always be a power for good. Since then, we have gone from a living room start‑up to a leading force within the energy transformation sector. We are on a mission to help power the future more sustainably. We’re the only B‑Corp Certified ICP in the world. We’re part of powering the UK’s energy transition with innovative high and low voltage electrical solutions up to 400kV. From EV charging to renewables and commercial projects, we design, deliver, and maintain networks with sustainability and efficiency at heart. Join us to drive change and make an impact!

This role involves providing strategic leadership across the Major Projects portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme, commercial, and quality expectations. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the successful delivery of complex HV infrastructure projects typically operating at 33kV–132kV across all business verticals such as Data Centres.
• Acting as the senior escalation point for project delivery challenges including programme delays, technical issues, commercial risks, and stakeholder concerns.
• Supporting the Operations Director in managing delivery performance across the Major Projects portfolio.
• Ensuring projects are effectively mobilised and delivered from pre‑construction through to commissioning and final handover.
• Providing governance and oversight across multiple concurrent projects within the Major Projects portfolio.
• Maintaining robust project control frameworks including programme management, risk management, change control, and reporting.
• Overseeing project financial performance including cost control, forecasting, margin protection, and change management.
• Working collaboratively with the Commercial team to manage contractual obligations, variations, and compensation events.
• Establishing, maintaining, and developing strong mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders.
• Providing senior operational and technical guidance across HV project delivery.
• Ensuring projects comply with CDM Regulations, ENA standards, BS7671, NERS accreditation requirements, and company SHEQ policies.
• Providing leadership and mentoring to Senior Project Managers and Project Managers.
• Championing and driving continuous improvement across project delivery processes.

Requirements include:

• Strong leadership capability driving high‑performing project delivery teams.
• Role model in delivering excellence in programme and portfolio management skills.
• Strong understanding of high‑voltage electrical infrastructure delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project budgets and financial performance.
• Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate risks across complex delivery programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability.
• Ability to implement and maintain robust project governance and control processes.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Commitment to promoting a strong safety, quality, and continuous improvement culture.
• Extensive experience delivering high‑voltage electrical infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record delivering complex multi‑million‑pound infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within regulated utility environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing large project portfolios.
• Strong understanding of HV cable systems and substations.
• Experience managing project financial performance.
• Proven ability to lead and develop project management teams.
• Project Management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2, or PMI.
• Relevant qualification in engineering, construction management, or project delivery desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence (maximum 3 points).

In return for everything you can bring, we offer:

• Competitive salary and life assurance.
• Enhanced pension contributions matching 5% as standard.
• Ability to buy or sell holiday allowance.
• Full comprehensive private medical scheme.
• Sinewave Academy provides you with all of the tools and training needed to power your career.
• Bespoke perks platform giving you discounts and cashback at high‑street retailers.

If you think this is the right role for you and you want to be a part of #TeamSinewave, we’d love to hear from you.