Civil Project Manager

Matchtech; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or £8,000 car allowance

10% annual bonus

Private healthcare

28 days annual leave + holidays

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

Perkbox and retail discounts

Professional development support

Travel accommodation assistance

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager to lead major HV transmission and substation civil works in the UK. The role focuses on safe, timely delivery and meeting financial targets across multi-disciplinary projects.

You will manage Site Managers and coordinate with clients and subcontractors on complex energy infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have substantial HV project delivery experience, a background in civil engineering, and a strong grasp of programme and cost

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering HV transmission and distribution, substation or major civil projects.
• Experience as Civil Project Manager, Substation Project Manager or similar senior delivery role.
• Understanding of 400kV+ infrastructure and multidisciplinary enhancement projects.
• Experience delivering within programme, budget and commercial controls.
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, safety and quality management.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and make commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for safe, timely and financially controlled delivery of civil, substation and cabling projects.
• Set and maintain high standards across the project to meet contractual requirements and objectives.
• Plan, review and deliver programmes, ensuring milestones are met and requirements identified.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, escalating critical matters when required.
• Lead and manage Site Managers and Section Managers.
• Maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, providing progress updates.
• Ensure resources, materials and workforce are in place.
• Manage commercial activities, cost control, and project margins.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure safe, compliant delivery.
• Drive a positive safety culture and compliance with requirements.
• Support project teams to achieve programme, quality and commercial objectives.

Skills

HV Transmission

Substation Experience

Leadership

Project Governance

Health & Safety

Client Relationships

Education

HNC / HND / NVQ Level 5 or relevant degree

Job description

Our client, a sector-leading employer in the power transmission and infrastructure sector, is seeking a Civil Project Manager to support the delivery of major energy projects across the Power T&D sector. This permanent, site-based role will involve the successful delivery of complex substation, cabling and major civil engineering works, including infrastructure operating at 400kV and above.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full accountability for the safe, timely and financially controlled delivery of civil, substation and cabling projects.
• Set and maintain high standards across the project, ensuring contractual requirements and project objectives are achieved.
• Plan, review and deliver contract programmes, ensuring milestones are met and project requirements are clearly identified.
• Identify, manage and resolve operational issues in a controlled and timely manner, escalating business-critical matters when required.
• Lead and manage Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and Section Managers.
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders, providing clear project progress updates.
• Ensure appropriate operating plans, resources, materials and workforce arrangements are in place.
• Manage commercial activities, cost control, project margins and key financial performance measures.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with agreed standards.
• Drive a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with company, client and statutory requirements.
• Support project teams in achieving programme, quality and commercial objectives throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience delivering HV transmission and distribution, substation or major civil engineering projects.
• Experience working as a Civil Project Manager, Substation Project Manager, Cabling Project Manager or similar senior project delivery role.
• Understanding of 400kV and above power transmission infrastructure and complex multidisciplinary enhancement projects.
• Experience delivering projects within programme, budget and commercial controls.
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, project governance, health and safety and quality management.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, resolve operational challenges and make effective commercial decisions.
• HNC, HND, NVQ Level 5 or a relevant degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Experience working within regulated infrastructure sectors such as Power, Utilities, Rail, Highways, Water or Nuclear is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Basic salary up to £65,000, with flexibility up to £70,000 for exceptional candidates.
• Company Car or £8,000 Car Allowance.
• 10% Annual Bonus, with a strong track record of being paid in full over the last five years.
• Join a business with a secured, multi-billion-pound pipeline of energy infrastructure projects.
• Private Healthcare.
• 27 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with additional company leave days during the year.
• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7.5%, with options to increase personal contributions.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee benefits platform including Perkbox and a range of retail, leisure and wellbeing discounts.
• Annual health initiatives including flu vaccinations.
• Ongoing investment in professional development, training and career progression.
• Accommodation and lodging support provided where project travel exceeds 50 miles or 90 minutes from home.
• 45-hour working week.
• Site-based role operating 5 days per week.
• Alternative working arrangements, including 10 days on / 4 days off, may be considered subject to project requirements.
• Overtime opportunities available and paid at 1.3x standard rate, where applicable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Project Manager to contribute to some of the UK's most significant power transmission and energy infrastructure projects while working within a supportive, growing and forward-thinking organisation.