Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering solutions is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee critical upgrades to the UK’s national electrical infrastructure. In this hands-on role, you will manage multi-discipline design and build projects, ensuring effective planning, engineering, and procurement. With a focus on HV substations and power infrastructure, you will leverage your expertise in NEC4 contracts and project management to deliver successful outcomes. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including generous holiday options and comprehensive medical coverage, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the engineering sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension contributions

Group life insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flu vouchers

Annual eye tests

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project Management

HV Substation Management

Commercial Awareness

Cost Control

Education

Degree in Engineering

HNC/ONC in Project Management

Tools

NEC4 Contracts

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:

• 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