Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday 26 days + bank holidays

Flexible hybrid work

Life insurance 4x salary

Enhanced pension

Employee assistance programme

GP24 remote access

BRUSHRewards

Family friendly policies

Bike2work

Long service awards

Professional development

Job summary

BRUSH Group’s Power Solutions division is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical infrastructure projects across Scotland and beyond. You will oversee technical and financial performance, manage the project team, and coordinate vendors to deliver on safety, cost, quality and programme milestones.

You will work from Aviemore or Glasgow with remote/hybrid options, requiring travel to live project sites and a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Experience in DNO/Electricity projects or strong HV/LV cable experience.
• Proven experience managing electrical power distribution projects in energy/utilities.
• Ability to plan and manage project lifecycle programmes.
• Track record delivering large-scale engineering/construction/power distribution projects.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations including CDM.
• Excellent communication and leadership for stakeholders at all levels.
• Contract management experience (NEC3 preferred) with budgeting skills.
• PM certification (APM/PRINCE2) or working towards it is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical and financial performance of multiple projects.
• Define and lead the project team with clear reporting structures.
• Coordinate vendors and subcontractors with defined contacts.
• Develop detailed project plans with schedules and invoicing milestones.
• Manage contract administration and documentation.
• Maintain safety and quality standards across projects.
• Enhance project competitiveness through analysis and option development.

Skills

DNO/Electricity projects

HV/LV cable laying

Switchgear installation

Cable jointing

Commissioning experience

Project lifecycle management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

NEC3 familiarity

APM/PRINCE2 knowledge

Education

APM/PRINCE2 Certification

Job description

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 anopportunity 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.
• The ability to develop and execute project lifecycle programmes is essential
• 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.
• 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