Lead Grid & Substation Projects - Senior PM

Black & Veatch; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Employee ownership

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Income protection

Annual leave 33 days

Lifestyle Spending Account

Share scheme

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a UK Grid Specialist / Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of medium to large grid and substation projects across the UK. You will own project success, interfacing with major clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver critical grid infrastructure.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days from home) and opportunities to influence strategy, client relationships, and project governance within a globally recognised engineering consultancy.

Qualifications

• Significant PM experience in UK grid/electricity transmission or substation projects.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and external supply chain.
• Strong commercial awareness and project controls.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage risks, schedules and budgets.
• Willingness to travel occasionally across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of grid infrastructure and substation projects for multiple clients.
• Manage project performance (cost, schedule, resources, quality).
• Mitigate risks across full lifecycle.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering, design and delivery teams.
• Oversee third-party consultants and partners.
• Ensure health & safety and contractual compliance.
• Support commercial activities and business development.
• Provide governance, reporting and portfolio-wide oversight.
• Mentor and lead project teams.

Skills

Grid infrastructure

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Contract management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking a UK Grid Specialist / Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of medium to large grid and substation projects across the UK. You will own project success, interfacing with major clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver critical grid infrastructure.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days from home) and opportunities to influence strategy, client relationships, and project governance within a globally recognised engineering consultancy.