Principal Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks a Principal Project Manager to drive energy infrastructure design and advisory projects in the UK and Europe. This role involves managing project delivery, improving processes, and fostering career development in a supportive environment. The candidate should have a strong background in energy sector management and proven success in leading multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Professional subscriptions and training

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in transmission or distribution project delivery.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in energy sector.
• Understanding of commercial aspects and contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project management for transmission & distribution projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, quality, and costs.
• Lead problem-solving and decision-making.

Skills

Communication

Decision-making

Risk management

Project management

Cost management

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

NEC contract administration

PMQ

Prince2

Job description

Job Description

Location(s): Glasgow, United Kingdom / Altrincham, United Kingdom / Brighton, United Kingdom / Croydon, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom / Belfast, Northern Ireland

Recruiter contact: Laura Kennedy

Mott MacDonald

We're a global engineering, management, and development consultancy dedicated to improving society through social outcomes, excellence, and digital innovation. Our focus is on transforming clients' businesses, communities, and employee opportunities while respecting individual needs.

We are proud to be recognized as a top employer and an inclusive company in the UK.

About the business unit

The Energy unit provides services across sectors like hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation, and transmission & distribution. We offer integrated engineering and project management services from concept to decommissioning, supporting the global energy transition.

About the role

Our Energy Networks team seeks a Principal Project Manager to lead energy infrastructure design and advisory projects, supporting decarbonization efforts in the UK and Europe. This role involves project delivery, process improvement, and career development within a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

1. Deliver project management for transmission & distribution projects, including feasibility, FEED, and detailed design.
2. Manage project scope, schedule, quality, and costs.
3. Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
4. Establish effective communication across multidisciplinary teams.
5. Lead problem-solving and decision-making.
6. Manage contractual and commercial aspects.
7. Assess and mitigate project risks.
8. Handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Candidate specifications

• Degree or experience in engineering or project management within the energy sector.
• Proven success in transmission or distribution project delivery.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of contract administration, ideally NEC.
• Skills in change, risk, schedule, and cost management.
• Decision-making capabilities and responsibility acceptance.
• Commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Experience in electrical infrastructure projects, e.g., Owner's Engineer or Lender's Engineer.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations.
• Understanding of commercial aspects and contract terms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative skills for working with diverse teams.

Desirable skills

• Experience in transmission and distribution sectors.
• Experience across project lifecycle stages.
• Relevant project management qualifications (e.g., PMQ, Prince2).

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not offering sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route due to recent UK government changes. We welcome applicants eligible through other immigration routes.

Equality and inclusion

We promote fairness and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility

If you need support during the application process, contact [e-mail].

Flexible working

We support flexible working arrangements.

Benefits include

• Health and wellbeing: private medical insurance, health cash plans, menopause support, wellbeing programs, and salary flex options.
• Financial wellbeing: pension contributions, life assurance, income protection, and bonus schemes.
• Lifestyle: generous holiday entitlement, employee discounts, and savings schemes.
• Family and carers leave: paid maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, and additional caring days.
• Learning and development: professional subscriptions, training, and mentoring.
• Community engagement: employee networks and social impact initiatives.

Apply now or learn more about our application process.