Project Director

Morrison Utility Services Limited.; Wales; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure company is seeking a Project Director in Pembroke to manage multi-disciplinary project teams in designing and constructing high-voltage substations. Candidates should have over 15 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and a background in Electrical Engineering. This role involves project management from inception to completion, ensuring safety and compliance standards are met. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

Industry-recognised training programs

Diversity and inclusion networks

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience leading projects in transmission or renewable generation.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, grid connections, and commissioning.
• Proven track record of delivering major infrastructure on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation projects end-to-end, aligning delivery with goals.
• Create project plans, manage budgets, track progress, and adjust to hit milestones.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Overview

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.

Where will you be working? At M Group Energy we're enabling the energy essential to support our lives. We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation. This role will be within our Transmission & Renewables team. We design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Our teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.

What you will be doing

• Project Director in Pembroke to join our Energy Division at M Group, managing multi-disciplinary project teams in the design, construction, extension, and refurbishment of transmission substations.
• Lead substation projects end-to-end, aligning delivery with M Group's goals and National Grid's standards while inspiring a high-performing team.
• Create clear project plans, manage budgets, track progress, and adjust quickly to hit milestones and maintain profitability.
• Provide governance and tools to succeed, 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, with transparent communications and support.
• Mentor and motivate the team, driving collaboration, quality, and environmental excellence, with leadership development supported throughout.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field; a Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Around 15+ years' experience leading projects in transmission, high-voltage substations (400kV / 275kV), or renewable generation.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, grid connections, and commissioning; proven track record of delivering major infrastructure on time and on budget.
• Strong problem-solving, decisive leadership, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management; excellent communication across diverse teams and partners.

About us and values

We aim to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people who 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 share a passion to create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values guide how we work: responsible and go further for people, clients, communities and the planet; open to new and better ways of exceeding expectations; together as one team; ambitious and ready to lead essential infrastructure services for life.

Whether you are a trainee, apprentice, graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry-recognised programmes, training and development. It’s an exceptional time to be part of M Group.

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. Some roles require 3rd party background checks; for certain roles, drug and alcohol testing may be part of induction and onboarding.