Project Director – Substations (Data Centre Projects)

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical engineering field is seeking a Project Director to oversee critical substation projects. This role requires strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success within the defined scope and budget, along with effective commercial management and client engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience with substation/switchyard projects (up to 765kV ideal).
• Strong presales, design, and delivery management experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project/design tools.

Responsibilities

• Own full delivery responsibility (technical, commercial, programme).
• Oversee project profitability, cost tracking, and revenue reporting.
• Maintain direct relationships with key clients and handle project-related issues.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial Awareness

Client Relationship Management

Engineering Team Management

Education

BEng or MSc in Electrical Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer preferred

Tools

MS Office

Project/Design Tools

Job description

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Client:

SATIGO

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chesterfield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is hiring a Project Director to lead large-scale substation projects supporting data centres. The role involves direct oversight of multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, to spec, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Own full delivery responsibility (technical, commercial, programme).
• Coordinate all design and engineering teams under the Lead Consultant role.
• Ensure deliverables meet client expectations and quality standards.
• Track changes in scope and ensure commercial implications are captured.

Commercial Management

• Oversee project profitability, cost tracking, and revenue reporting.
• Produce monthly financial performance reports and quarterly board updates.
• Agree fees, scope, and drawdown schedules with clients.
• Raise invoices and follow up on outstanding payments (max 60-day terms).

Client Management & Business Development

• Maintain direct relationships with key clients.
• Handle all project-related issues or escalations.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and support new business pitches.
• Attend client meetings and presentations as needed.

Requirements

• BEng or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or similar.
• 10+ years’ experience with substation/switchyard projects (up to 765kV ideal).
• Strong presales, design, and delivery management experience.
• Comfortable with project P&L ownership and reporting.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project/design tools.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer preferred.

If you have the relevant experinece then apply for consideration