Project Manager

Egis Group; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EGIS is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the UK North region to design, plan and deliver projects from feasibility through completion. You will lead project teams, manage contracts, and ensure adherence to Grid standards and licence obligations.

The role requires 10+ years of experience in electricity distribution or transmission, with proven ability to handle multiple large-scale projects (£5m+). It is a hybrid position with regular site visits across the North.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering Project Manager activities in electricity distribution/transmission.
• Experience managing projects valued in excess of £5m.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; HNC or equivalent qualifications will also be considered.
• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification in safety management.
• Experience working on CDM notifiable projects.

Responsibilities

• Use and comply with client procedures, business systems and data/asset systems.
• Undertake site investigations and develop compliant engineering solutions and designs.
• Produce firm cost proposals, quotations, and validated estimates for connection offers.
• Lead project teams and meetings; manage stakeholders and customer engagement.
• Ensure delivery meets client quality, safety (including CDM duties), and environmental standards.
• Undertake audits, site inspections and contribute to client audit programmes.
• Identify and manage project risks and resource requirements.
• Maintain client operational authorisations for substation access and supervision.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Cost estimation

Contract administration

CDM awareness

Education

Electrical engineering degree

HNC or equivalent

NEBOSH / safety qualification

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Manager (10+ years’ experience), you will design, plan and deliver project works from feasibility through to completion, ensuring compliance with Grid standards, systems and licence obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Use and comply with client procedures, business systems and data/asset systems.
• Undertake site investigations and develop compliant engineering solutions and designs.
• Produce firm cost proposals, quotations, and validated estimates for connection offers.
• Specify, order and manage equipment, plant and supplier/contractor interfaces.
• Review designs, ICP submissions and supplier tenders; attend FAT and witness testing.
• Project manage works (whole or part lifecycle) to time, cost and quality targets.
• Administer contracts, tenders, mobilisation and ongoing contract management.
• Develop and manage programmes, providing regular progress and cost forecasts to the client.
• Lead project teams and meetings; manage stakeholders and customer engagement.
• Ensure delivery meets client quality, safety (including CDM duties), and environmental standards.
• Undertake audits, site inspections and contribute to client audit programmes.
• Identify and manage project risks and resource requirements.
• Maintain client operational authorisations for substation access and supervision.
• Update asset records and support portfolio resource planning.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Proven track record in the electricity distribution and/or transmission industry, delivering Project Manager activities with typically 10+ years’ experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across all distribution asset classes (cables, overhead lines, substations and civils), with the competence to take responsibility for works from LV up to and including 66kV.
• Demonstrable experience managing both major projects and high-volume workstreams, including responsibility for projects typically valued in excess of £5m.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; HNC or equivalent qualifications will also be considered.
• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification in safety management.
• Experience working on CDM notifiable projects.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role, involving a blend of home working and regular site visits across the North.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.