Project Director

Morrison Utility Services Limited.; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider in Doncaster seeks a Project Director to manage substation projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in project leadership, particularly in transmission and renewable generation. Responsibilities include managing project plans, budgets, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in project leadership, specifically in transmission or high-voltage substations.
• Proven ability to deliver major infrastructure projects on time and budget.
• Excellent decision-making skills with strong commercial insight.

Responsibilities

• Create clear project plans and manage budgets.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure safety compliance.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and mentor your team.

Skills

Strong leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

We are seeking a Project Director in Doncaster to join our Energy Division at M Group, managing multi-disciplinary project teams in the design, construction, extension, and refurbishment of transmission substations. You'll lead substation projects end-to-end, aligning delivery with M Group's goals and National Grid's standards while inspiring a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Create clear project plans, manage budgets, track progress, and adjust quickly to hit milestones and maintain profitability.
• Identify and solve risks early, ensuring the highest safety and compliance standards across all works.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, from National Grid to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Mentor and motivate your team, driving collaboration, quality, and environmental excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Around 15+ years' experience leading projects in transmission, high-voltage substations (400kV / 275kV), or renewable generation.
• Proven track record of delivering major infrastructure on time and on budget.
• Sharp problem-solving with confident decision-making, backed by strong leadership, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management skills.

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

We're responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet. We're open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations. We're together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. We're ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.