Project Director OHL

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure’s Energy Division is expanding to meet demand for network reinforcement and new transmission infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced Project Director (Overhead Lines) to lead major OHL projects in Scotland and take strategic ownership of technically complex schemes.

As Project Director, you will oversee end-to-end delivery, manage cost and risk, and build strong client relationships with DNOs and key stakeholders while leading dispersed delivery teams and a

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering complex OHL projects at scale.
• Strong technical knowledge across all phases of OHL delivery.
• Demonstrable senior leadership experience in energy or major infrastructure.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract management capability.
• Client‑focused, collaborative and confident operating at director level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major OHL projects, including new build, refurbishment and reconductoring (typically 132kV – 400kV).
• Provide strategic direction across access, foundations, tower strengthening and erection, stringing and commissioning.
• Full accountability for programme, cost, risk and margin performance.
• Develop strong client relationships with DNOs, TOs and key stakeholders.
• Manage large, geographically dispersed delivery teams and supply chains.
• Champion health, safety, environmental and quality excellence.
• Support business growth through framework delivery and bid involvement.

Job description

Location: Motherwell

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure | Energy Division. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure’s Energy division is expanding to meet increasing demand for network reinforcement and new transmission infrastructure.

We are looking for an experienced Project Director (Overhead Lines) to lead major OHL projects and frameworks in Scotland. This role offers the opportunity to take strategic ownership of technically complex and logistically challenging projects that are essential to the UK’s energy future.

The Role

As Project Director, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end leadership and successful delivery of large‑scale OHL schemes, ensuring safe, efficient and commercially robust outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major OHL projects, including new build, refurbishment and reconductoring (typically 132kV – 400kV)
• Provide strategic direction across access, foundations, tower strengthening and erection, stringing and commissioning
• Full accountability for programme, cost, risk and margin performance
• Develop strong client relationships with DNOs, TOs and key stakeholders
• Manage large, geographically dispersed delivery teams and supply chains
• Champion health, safety, environmental and quality excellence
• Support business growth through framework delivery and bid involvement

About You

• Significant experience delivering complex OHL projects at scale
• Strong technical knowledge across all phases of OHL delivery
• Demonstrable senior leadership experience in energy or major infrastructure
• Strong commercial acumen and contract management capability
• Client‑focused, collaborative and confident operating at director level

Why Morgan Sindall Infrastructure?

• Play a key role in the UK’s energy transition
• Deliver high‑profile, nationally important infrastructure
• Strong pipeline of long‑term frameworks and programmes
• Competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package
• Supportive, values‑driven culture with real career opportunity