Lead Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee major electrical infrastructure projects across the UK. This role offers the chance to lead complex projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to high standards. You will be responsible for managing teams, building strong client relationships, and driving performance across all project stages. With a secured project pipeline for over 5 years, this position promises long-term stability and exciting career growth within a supportive team culture. If you are passionate about leading impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Industry leading career development programmes

Long-term project pipeline

Supportive team culture

Challenging and engaging projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading large-scale engineering or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of project lifecycle management and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery from start to completion.
• Lead the conceptual development, scheduling, and implementation of projects.

Skills

Project Lifecycle Management

Scheduling Tools

Leadership Skills

Client Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Description

Lead Project Manager

Location: Glasgow (with UK travel as required)

Salary: £85,000 – £95,000 + benefits

Sector: Renewable Energy

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you ready to take the lead on major electrical infrastructure projects across the UK? Join a growing and established name in the sector with a secured project pipeline of 5+ years, offering long-term stability and exciting career growth.

We’re recruiting for an experienced Lead Project Manager to oversee the full project lifecycle—ensuring successful delivery from start-up through to completion. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of high-impact projects within a business that values leadership, innovation, and operational excellence.

What you’ll be doing:

As the Lead Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for organising, leading, coordinating, and controlling all activities related to the construction of complex electrical projects across the UK.

Your role will include:

• Leading the conceptual development, scheduling, and implementation of engineering construction projects.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for the client—building strong, long-term relationships and delivering an exceptional client experience.
• Managing and motivating teams to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and to high-quality standards.

Driving performance across key stages of the project:

• Project Start-Up – mobilisation, planning, stakeholder engagement
• Project Running – day-to-day management, progress tracking, HSEQ adherence
• Project Completion – final delivery, handover, reporting, and client sign-off, ensuring that all project activities exceed environmental, health and safety standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in leading large-scale engineering or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of project lifecycle management and scheduling tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• A track record of delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Flexibility to travel across the UK as needed.

What’s on offer:

• A competitive salary of £85,000 – £95,000 depending on experience
• Industry leading career development programmes
• Long-term project pipeline with over 5 years of secured work
• A supportive and ambitious team culture
• Challenging and engaging projects

Next Steps

Interested in learning more? Get in touch today, or click ‘Apply’ to submit your application. If your profile aligns with the role, our Senior Consultant, Connor Sandison, will be in touch to discuss the next steps.