At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting substation projects from start to finish across Essex and Kent.
- Company: Join a top-tier contractor with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, bonus, healthcare, and flexible working.
- Other info: Immediate start available; great long-term career growth opportunities await!
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management within electrical infrastructure is essential.
- Project Manager – 11k V–33k V Substations
- Employment: Permanent
- Working
- Pattern: Hybrid – Remote, Office & Site
- Visits
- Start
- Date: Immediate, subject to notice period
The Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a busy Tier 1 contractor, delivering 11k V–33k V substation electrical packages across private networks in Essex and Kent.
This is a key delivery position, working closely with the Framework Director and taking responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple substation projects from mobilisation through to completion.
The role would suit a Project Manager with proven experience within HV substations, private networks, utilities or electrical infrastructure, ideally gained within a Tier 1 contractor or established framework environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the delivery of multiple 11k V–33k V substation projects across Essex and Kent.
- Take ownership of projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
- Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and engineering resources.
- Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and key deliverables.
- Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation and recovery plans.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, to programme, specification and required quality standards.
- Work closely with the Framework Director on project delivery and client requirements.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, engineers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
- Manage project documentation, reporting, commercial information and progress updates.
- Support procurement, planning and resource allocation across projects.
- Identify and manage project risks, changes and potential delays.
- Ensure appropriate HSEQ standards and company procedures are maintained.
- Support testing, commissioning and final handover activities.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and successful delivery of the private networks framework.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within substations, utilities, power or electrical infrastructure.
- Previous experience delivering 11k V–33k V substation projects.
- Experience working within a framework environment, ideally with private networks.
- Strong understanding of electrical substation project delivery.
- Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and multiple project stakeholders.
- Strong programme, planning, risk and commercial awareness.
- Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or major infrastructure contractor is highly desirable.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects across the Essex and Kent regions.
- Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer?
- Company car, 10% discretionary annual bonus & healthcare
- Flexible, hybrid working – remote, office and site visits
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Framework Director
- Long-term opportunity within an established Tier 1 contractor
- Immediate start available, subject to notice period
Project Manager 11-33kV Substations in Colchester employer: Three-Sixty-Talent
Join a leading Tier 1 contractor in Colchester, Essex, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values flexibility and employee growth. With a competitive salary of £70,000–£75,000, a company car, and a 10% discretionary bonus, this role offers not only financial rewards but also the chance to work on impactful projects within the electrical infrastructure sector. Embrace the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute to the successful delivery of vital substation projects across Essex and Kent, all while enjoying a hybrid working pattern that promotes work-life balance.
