Project Manager

Capula; Stone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary sacrifice schemes

Mental health assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Support towards IEng/CEng

Job summary

Capula, part of the EDF Group, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead protection and control system upgrades for National Grid and major customers in the UK. You will own a portfolio of projects from £50k to £2m, manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure delivery on time, within budget and to high quality standards.

This role requires proven PM experience in engineering or regulated industries, strong stakeholder skills, and the willingness to travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Proven PM experience within engineering, utilities, power transmission or a regulated environment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites as required.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts and governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from award through to completion.
• Deliver projects to scope, budget, programme and quality targets.
• Take full financial ownership and commercial responsibility.
• Lead and motivate hardware, software and installation engineers.
• Manage subcontractors and external suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with National Grid and other key customers.
• Conduct regular progress reviews and project reporting.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, technical and delivery risks.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety requirements.
• Support future business growth through exceptional customer delivery.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Stakeholder management

Budget & financial control

Leadership

Travel willingness

NEC3/NEC4 knowledge

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to lead critical infrastructure projects that help power the UK's future?

Capula, part of the EDF Group, is a leading advanced system integration specialist delivering operational technology and digital transformation solutions across some of the UK's most regulated industries. With a strong track record across Energy, Power Transmission, Water, Renewables and Manufacturing, we're seeking a Project Manager to join our growing team and deliver protection and control system upgrades for National Grid and other major customers.

The Opportunity

As Project Manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of projects ranging from £50k to £2m, managing them from inception through to successful delivery. Working within the Power Transmission sector, you'll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven project professional with experience in engineering or regulated industries who enjoys leading teams, engaging with customers and delivering complex technical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from award through to completion
• Deliver projects to agreed scope, budget, programme and quality targets
• Take full financial ownership and commercial responsibility
• Lead and motivate teams of hardware, software and installation engineers
• Manage subcontractors and external suppliers
• Build strong relationships with National Grid and other key customers
• Conduct regular progress reviews and project reporting
• Identify and mitigate commercial, technical and delivery risks
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety requirements
• Support future business growth through exceptional customer delivery

What We're Looking For

• Proven Project Management experience within engineering, utilities, power transmission or a similarly regulated environment
• Experience using Microsoft Project for planning and scheduling
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commercial awareness with the ability to proactively manage risks and issues
• Demonstrable success delivering projects to timescale, budget and customer expectations
• Experience managing subcontractors
• Leadership experience managing and motivating project teams
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites when required
• Knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
• Experience supporting proposals, tenders and bid activities

Why Join Capula?

When you join Capula, you're joining a business where innovation, collaboration and professional development are at the heart of everything we do.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Mental health assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support towards IEng/CEng accreditation

Diversity & Inclusion

At Capula, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups and individuals with disabilities.