Project Manager

Coalesce Management Consulting; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting in the United Kingdom is recruiting an experienced Project Manager to support a National Grid 400kV civil infrastructure initiative on an immediate start. The role focuses on managing the civil phase, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring milestones are met while aligning with NEC contract requirements.

You will be on-site around three days per week, lead safety and quality across activities, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience managing high voltage civil infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with NEC contract requirements and on-site governance.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams on complex sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations during the civil phase and achieve milestones.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams for progression.
• Ensure NEC contract compliance and manage contractual obligations and risks.
• Monitor budgets, schedules and documentation; provide updates as needed.
• Address site issues, uphold safety and quality standards at all times.
• Support planning and scheduling to optimise resources and materials.
• Promote health, safety and environmental standards on site.

Skills

Project management

NEC contracts

Civil engineering

On-site leadership

Stakeholder management

Subcontractor management

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - High Voltage Infrastructure (Consulting Opportunity). This is an immediate start consulting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to support a National Grid 400kV project focused on high voltage infrastructure. The role involves managing the civil phases of this critical infrastructure project, contributing to the development of the nation's energy network. This assignment is outside IR35. The role requires approximately three days per week on-site, working closely with subcontractors and a range of stakeholders. Candidates with a solid background in civil engineering, experience in high voltage projects, and familiarity with NEC contracts are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations during the civil phase, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are achieved.


• Coordinate and liaise effectively with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth project progression.


• Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements, manage contractual obligations, and mitigate associated risks.


• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and documentation, providing updates as necessary.


• Address and resolve site-based issues, upholding safety and quality standards at all times.


• Support planning and scheduling activities to optimise resource and material allocation.


• Promote health, safety, and environmental standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing high voltage projects, preferably within national grid or equivalent infrastructure.


• Strong civil engineering background relevant to large-scale construction projects.


• Proven experience managing projects under NEC contracts.


• Regular on-site presence, ideally averaging three days per week.


• Experience with subcontractor management and cable works is advantageous.


• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.


• Relevant professional certifications in project management or civil engineering are beneficial.


• Ability to work independently and collaborate with diverse teams.

This opportunity is outside IR35 and supports a National Grid 400kV project. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to consider this engagement.

CMC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages and backgrounds and assess candidates solely on merit, skills, and potential. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate in any way.

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