Hybrid Senior Project Manager - Electrical T&D Substations

Egis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EGIS, a leading global engineering group, including Omnia Projects, UK-based specialists in electricity Transmission and Distribution, seeks a Senior Project Manager with 8+ years' experience to design, plan and deliver projects from feasibility through to completion.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure Grid standards compliance, manage risks and costs, and maintain client relationships across substations, cables, and civils, with hybrid working and regular site visits north of the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering PM activities in electricity distribution or transmission (5+ years).
• Experience across cables, overhead lines, substations and civils.
• Experience managing projects valued over £5m.

Responsibilities

• Use and comply with client procedures and data systems.
• Undertake site investigations and develop compliant engineering solutions.
• Produce firm cost proposals and validated connection estimates.
• Specify, order and manage equipment, plant and interfaces.
• Review designs and supplier tenders; attend FAT and witness testing.
• Manage projects to time, cost and quality targets.
• Administer contracts, tenders, mobilisation and ongoing management.
• Develop programmes and provide regular progress and cost forecasts.
• Lead project teams and meetings; manage stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery meets quality, safety (CDM) and environmental standards.
• Undertake audits and site inspections; support client audit programmes.
• Identify and manage project risks and resources.
• Maintain client authorisations for substation access and supervision.
• Update asset records and support portfolio planning.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC or equivalent qualifications

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

EGIS, a leading global engineering group, including Omnia Projects, UK-based specialists in electricity Transmission and Distribution, seeks a Senior Project Manager with 8+ years' experience to design, plan and deliver projects from feasibility through to completion.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure Grid standards compliance, manage risks and costs, and maintain client relationships across substations, cables, and civils, with hybrid working and regular site visits north of the UK.