Project Manager

Matchtech; Blantyre; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Exposure to major projects

Clear progression into 132kV+ projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead HV electrical and civil engineering projects for a leading utility infrastructure contractor in the UK. The role involves delivering projects from design through installation, with responsibilities spanning programmes, budgets, resource planning and risk management.

You will manage site teams, chair progress meetings, liaise with designers and clients, and ensure compliance with RAMS, CDM and statutory regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• 5–10+ years experience delivering electrical, utilities, civil engineering or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4).
• Experience managing live construction and installation projects.
• Professional membership with organisations such as IET or similar industry bodies.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical and civil infrastructure projects from design through to installation and completion.
• Develop project programmes, budgets and resource plans.
• Monitor progress and ensure milestones and delivery targets are achieved.
• Coordinate electrical works alongside civil and mechanical activities.
• Identify and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Chair project meetings and progress reviews.
• Provide technical support and resolution to site-based challenges.
• Drive strong project performance and team accountability.
• Develop and manage project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Monitor expenditure and manage variations and change control processes.
• Review and approve procurement requirements and subcontractor payments.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with commercial objectives.

Skills

HV project delivery

NEC contracts

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

CDM regulations

IET membership

Multi-stream coordination

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Job description

Working Pattern: Office & Site Based (3 days in office)

Hours: 40 hours per week

About the Opportunity

We are working with a leading utility infrastructure contractor delivering electrical network and connection projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and an increasing project portfolio, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of HV electrical and civil engineering projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive construction-focused Project Manager who has hands-on experience delivering projects through the build and installation phase. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of HV infrastructure, substations, utilities or civil engineering environments and will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical and civil infrastructure projects from design through to installation and completion.
• Develop project programmes, budgets and resource plans.
• Monitor progress and ensure key milestones and delivery targets are achieved.
• Coordinate electrical works alongside civil and mechanical activities.
• Identify and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle.

Team & Contractor Management

• Lead site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Chair project meetings and progress reviews.
• Provide technical support and resolution to site-based challenges.
• Drive strong project performance and team accountability.
• Develop and manage project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Monitor expenditure and manage variations and change control processes.
• Review and approve procurement requirements and subcontractor payments.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with commercial objectives.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with industry regulations and company procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all projects.
• Review and implement RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
• Ensure compliance with:
• BS 7671
• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• CDM Regulations

Technical & Design Coordination

• Review technical drawings, specifications and engineering submissions.
• Liaise with designers, consultants and clients regarding technical matters.
• Ensure installations are delivered to required quality and industry standards.
• Support the successful completion and handover of projects.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Produce regular project reports for clients and senior management.
• Attend client meetings and maintain strong working relationships.
• Coordinate effectively with contractors, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5-10+ years' experience delivering electrical, utilities, civil engineering or construction projects.
• Proven experience managing live construction and installation projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3 or NEC4).
• Experience working within utility, infrastructure or civil engineering environments.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and health & safety legislation.
• Strong commercial awareness with budget and cost management experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver under pressure.
• High Voltage (HV) project experience, particularly within:
• Substations
• Electrical infrastructure projects
• Distribution networks
• Experience delivering projects within the 11kV to 33kV range.
• Professional membership with organisations such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or similar industry bodies.

What's On Offer?

• Salary of £60,000 - £70,000
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful infrastructure business
• Exposure to major utility and network projects
• Clear progression opportunities into higher voltage projects, including 132kV and above
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates may currently be working for utility contractors, infrastructure providers, ICPs (Independent Connection Providers), civil engineering contractors or electrical engineering businesses delivering HV network and substation projects.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive Project Manager with construction delivery experience rather than purely pre-construction exposure, and will bring a solid understanding of electrical infrastructure, although strong candidates from civil or mechanical project backgrounds will also be considered.