Project Manager

BRUSH Group; Aviemore; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Enhanced Pension

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

GP24 remote GP services

Bike2work

Long Service Awards

Professional development

Job summary

BRUSH Group is seeking a Project Manager for Brush Power Solutions to lead multiple electrical infrastructure projects from feasibility to construction. The role covers technical and financial performance, safety, cost, quality and programme delivery across Scotland and live sites with travel across the UK.

Base locations include Aviemore or Glasgow, with remote/hybrid options and a car allowance. You will coordinate vendors, manage the project team, and ensure contractual obligations are met

Qualifications

• Experience in DNO/Electricity projects or HV/LV cable and switchgear expertise.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects in engineering, construction, or power distribution.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations, including CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Technical & Financial Performance – Manage both the technical and financial aspects of multiple projects.
• Define & Lead the Project Team – Establish the project matrix, ensuring clear reporting structures and communication channels.
• Coordinate Vendors & Subcontractors – Define project requirements for all external partners, ensuring clear points of contact.
• Ensure Accurate Project Planning – Develop detailed project plans, including activity schedules and invoicing milestones, aligned with contractual obligations.
• Manage Contract Administration – Ensure timely and compliant execution and documentation of all contract actions and modifications.
• Maintain Safety and Quality Standards – Ensure project development and execution meets safety and quality performance requirements.
• Enhance Project Competitiveness – Improve tender competitiveness and add value through analysis and option development.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Contract management

Budget forecasting

Health & safety

MS Project

Excel

Education

PRINCE2 or equivalent certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Why choose us?

About The Role

Why choose us?

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.

We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

What's the role?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join Brush Power Solutions. This is an opportunity to lead transformative projects that support Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions. In this role, you will lead multiple projects of varying scale and complexity, overseeing their journey from feasibility and development through to construction.

Our diverse project portfolio includes large-scale capital delivery projects as well as the development and construction of new and existing electrical infrastructure schemes. As Project Manager, you will be responsible for both the technical and financial performance of projects, ensuring that key objectives in safety, cost, quality, and programme delivery are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Working Conditions -

Remote/Hybrid. Base location can be from our Aviemore or Glasgow office. Our current project locations are primarily across Northeast Scotland, Sutherland, and Caithness, the projects will require some on-site presence as part of the role responsibility. Due to the travel element of this role, a full UK drivers licence is essential along with flexibility to travel to live project sites. Car allowance will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Technical & Financial Performance – Manage both the technical and financial aspects of multiple projects.
• Define & Lead the Project Team – Establish the project matrix, ensuring clear reporting structures and communication channels.
• Coordinate Vendors & Subcontractors – Define project requirements for all external partners, ensuring clear points of contact.
• Ensure Accurate Project Planning – Develop detailed project plans, including activity schedules and invoicing milestones, are aligned with contractual obligations.
• Manage Contract Administration – Ensure timely and compliant execution and documentation of all contract actions and modifications.
• Maintain Safety and Quality Standards – Ensure project development and execution meets safety and quality performance requirements.
• Enhance Project Competitiveness – Improve tender competitiveness and add value through analysis and option development.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in DNO/Electricity projects OR strong expertise in HV/LV cable laying, switchgear installation, cable jointing, and commissioning experience is essential.
• Proven experience managing electrical power distribution projects, particularly in the energy or utilities sector
• A proven track record in delivering large-scale projects within engineering, construction, or power distribution is essential
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations, including CDM regulations is essential
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels including customers, contractors, regulatory bodies, and authorities.
• Contract management expertise (NEC3 preferred), with experience in forecasting and controlling project budgets.
• Strong ability to develop and execute project lifecycle programmes.

Qualifications

• Project Management certification (APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent)or working towards is desirable however not essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annumplus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
• Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced Company Pension scheme
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
• BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Bike2work scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.

About The Organisation

BRUSH Power Solutions is able to deliver at every stage of a project’s lifecycle. From initial design and consultancy through to construction, testing, commissioning and connection, the team are on hand to provide comprehensive end-to-end HV infrastructure solutions for projects from 11kV to 400kV.

Along with the expertise BRUSH Power Solutions offers, our wider Power division also includes specialist ICP-accredited energy infrastructure contractor, McGowan Infrastructure. Often working in fragile and protected environments, the team utilise sustainable technologies to operate in way that minimises environmental impact, increasing biodiversity, and restores natural habitats.