Project Manager

BRUSH careers; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Life insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Hybrid/Flexible working

Career development

Bike2work

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BRUSH Group in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to lead major electrical projects within Brush Power Solutions. You will oversee technical and financial performance across multiple sites in Scotland and beyond, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires experience in DNO/Electricity projects or HV/LV works, strong leadership and contract management skills, and a willingness to travel to live project sites across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in DNO/Electricity projects or HV/LV cable laying.
• Proven track record delivering electrical power distribution projects.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations (CDM).
• Ability to develop and execute project lifecycle programmes.

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

Electrical project management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Contract management (NEC3)

Education

PRINCE2 / APM certification or equivalent

Job description

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.
• 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 annum plus 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 You
• About The Company
• 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.