Project Manager

Project Manager – Electrical Transmission – Substations

Location: (Midlands / South West)

Overview

Are you ready to take charge and lead impactful projects? We are seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects within Electrical Transmission frameworks. You will guide projects from inception to completion, ensuring excellence in health, safety, environmental management, and overall delivery. Collaborate with a skilled team, manage project risks, and contribute your industry expertise to support new bids and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple M&E projects across Electrical Transmission frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Oversee project execution from design through completion, achieving time, cost, and performance targets.
• Engage effectively with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Support business development by contributing technical insights to bids and proposals.
• Manage project budgets and report on financial performance.
• Utilise project management software to track progress and ensure transparency.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working on National Grid substation builds, including practical knowledge of NG SRs, Rules, EPC/M&E frameworks.
• Proven leadership on Design & Build projects, managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging clients and suppliers.
• Qualification in construction, engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Project management certification (e.g., APM, PMP) preferred.
• Strong commercial understanding of NEC contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project risk and opportunity.
• Strong regulatory knowledge (HSWA, CDM, EAWR, etc.).
• Ability to drive a project through all lifecycle phases.
• Proven experience managing budgets and delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Proficiency with project management software.