Energy Infrastructure Project Director

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks a Project Director to lead major energy infrastructure programmes with national UK scope. You will oversee delivery across National Grid transmission, HVDC and associated substation projects, ensuring safety, programme certainty and commercial success.

This role requires strong leadership of large multidisciplinary teams and proven client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), MCIOB, ChPP or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Significant experience delivering major infrastructure projects, including leadership experience within the energy sector.
• Experience delivering National Grid transmission, HVDC, converter station, major cable or 275kV/400kV substation projects.
• Proven accountability for project safety, programme delivery, commercial performance, quality and P&L responsibility.
• Strong experience leading large multidisciplinary teams across project management, engineering, commercial and construction disciplines.
• Excellent NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge, with strong programme, risk and change management expertise.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior clients, stakeholders, supply chain partners and executive teams.
• A track record of driving safe delivery, programme certainty, commercial success and high-performing project cultures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Safety risk management

Education

Civil/Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng) / MCIOB / ChPP

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge

Job description

VolkerStevin, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks a Project Director to lead major energy infrastructure programmes with national UK scope. You will oversee delivery across National Grid transmission, HVDC and associated substation projects, ensuring safety, programme certainty and commercial success.

This role requires strong leadership of large multidisciplinary teams and proven client relationship management.