Project Manager

NRL; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to manage critical upgrades to the national electrical infrastructure. This hands-on role involves overseeing multi-discipline design and build projects, ensuring effective planning, engineering, and procurement. With a focus on HV substation and power infrastructure projects, you will utilize your strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts and demonstrate commercial awareness to drive project success. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating a cleaner, greener future while enjoying an attractive salary, generous holiday options, and comprehensive benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about engineering and project management.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Option to purchase additional holiday

5% pension contributions

Group life insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flu vouchers

Annual eye tests

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing HV substation or power infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts and project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, engineering, procurement, quality, and commercial delivery.
• Manage multi-discipline design and build projects valued up to £2.5m.

Skills

Management of HV substation projects

Knowledge of NEC4 contracts

Commercial awareness

Cost control

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

HNC/ONC in relevant field

Job description

Join a leading Engineering Solutions team delivering critical upgrades to the UK’s national electrical infrastructure. You’ll take ownership of multi-discipline design and build projects valued up to £2.5m. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing planning, engineering, procurement, quality, and commercial delivery.

What you will need:

• Proven experience managing HV substation or power infrastructure projects

• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts and project lifecycle (design & build)

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Project Management (HNC/ONC acceptable)

• Demonstrable commercial awareness including estimating, cost control, and claims

• Willingness to travel to client/supplier sites across the UK (Full UK driving licence)

What’s in it for you:

• Attractive salary

• 25 days holiday, + option to purchase up to 5 additional days of holiday per year

• 5% employee and employer pension contributions, with annual reviews by our pension consultant

• Group life insurance (3x salary for pension members, 1x for non-members)

• Private Medical Insurance (post-probation), Employee Assistance Programme, and more — including flu vouchers, annual eye tests and enhanced parental leave

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.