Senior Project Manager

VINCI; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Substations to oversee project delivery across England. The role involves managing staff, ensuring project profitability, and maintaining high construction standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant electrical qualifications and experience in substation projects, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering substation projects preferred.
• Proven project management skills managing budgets and targets.
• Ability to plan, motivate staff, and focus on customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver assigned projects successfully.
• Ensure timely sales handovers before project start.
• Manage resources in Ireland in collaboration with designated colleagues.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Cost Awareness

Customer Focus

Resource Management

Education

HNC/HND/BE in Electrical Engineering

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Job Description

Senior Project Manager - (Substations)

Role Overview

The position of Project Manager (Substations) will be responsible for delivering substations for GGP Projects across England. The post holder will report directly to the relevant Business Unit General Manager.

The focus will be on:

• Safe and efficient delivery of projects to high construction standards, within budget and on schedule.
• Ensuring the commercial success and profitability of each project.
• Managing and overseeing staff on-site and support roles for optimal project delivery.
• Maintaining project cost control and maximizing productivity.
• Effective internal and external communication to foster trust and future business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver assigned projects successfully.
• Create and update civil and electrical programmes as per client requirements.
• Complete electrical bills of quantities and secure purchase orders before site mobilization.
• Ensure timely sales handovers before project start.
• Raise purchase orders, challenge terms for value, and coordinate with QS department.
• Support health & safety initiatives and promote a safety culture.
• Manage transition phases to ensure safety and cost efficiency.
• Monitor financial data related to electrical quantities and claims.
• Ensure best practices in site administration and prompt payment processes.
• Encourage best practices for resource utilization.
• Compile electrical information for safety documentation.
• Challenge and improve processes and systems.
• Foster ownership and commercial awareness among staff.
• Assist in updating work programmes and resource schedules.
• Manage resources in Ireland in collaboration with designated colleagues.

Additional Support Activities

• Conduct investigations and disciplinary processes when necessary.
• Ensure timely performance reviews and training needs assessments.
• Manage employee absences effectively.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in progress and safety meetings.
• Utilize vehicle management systems effectively.
• Manage tools and equipment budgets.
• Contribute to tender pricing and provide feedback for improvements.

KPIs

Performance will be measured against:

• Safety and quality audits
• Accident and complaint statistics
• Profit margins and operating costs
• Cash flow and variation percentages
• Quality and productivity metrics
• Attendance levels

Essential Attributes

• Relevant electrical qualification (HNC/HND/BE)
• Experience in delivering substation projects preferred
• Proven project management skills, managing budgets and targets
• Ability to plan, motivate staff, and focus on customer needs
• Understanding of safety and quality management
• High efficiency in task execution and integrity

Key Competencies

• Leadership and teamwork
• Customer focus and commercial awareness
• Cost awareness and planning skills
• Results orientation and decisiveness
• Resource management and adaptability

General

The role will evolve with business needs, requiring flexibility, adaptability, and determination. The job involves significant travel and working hours across GB and Ireland.