Project Manager 11-33kV Substations in Colchester, Essex

Energy Jobline CVL; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

10% discretionary annual bonus

Healthcare

Hybrid working

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Colchester seeks an experienced Project Manager to deliver 11kV–33kV substation packages across private networks in Essex and Kent. The role is with a Tier 1 contractor, offering hybrid work and a permanent contract.

The successful candidate will lead projects from mobilisation to handover, coordinate subteams, manage budgets and risks, and ensure safety and quality across all activities while reporting to the Framework Director.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within substations, utilities or electrical infrastructure.
• Delivery of 11kV–33kV substation projects.
• Experience working in a framework environment, ideally with private networks.
• Strong understanding of electrical substation project delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong programme, planning, risk and commercial awareness.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple 11kV–33kV substation projects across Essex and Kent.
• Own projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and engineering resources.
• Manage programmes, budgets, resources and key deliverables.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery to programme.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, engineers and stakeholders.
• Support procurement, planning and resource allocation.
• Identify and manage project risks, changes and delays.
• Ensure HSEQ standards and procedures are maintained.
• Support testing, commissioning and final handover activities.
• Contribute to development and delivery of the private networks framework.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication skills

Programme planning

Job description

Project Manager – 11kV–33kV Substations

Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: £70,000–£75,000 + Company Car + 10% Discretionary Bonus + Healthcare
Employment: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid – Remote, Office & Site Visits
Start Date: Immediate, subject to notice period

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a busy Tier 1 contractor, delivering 11kV–33kV substation electrical packages across private networks in Essex and Kent.

This is a key delivery position, working closely with the Framework Director and taking responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple substation projects from mobilisation through to completion.

The role would suit a Project Manager with proven experience within HV substations, private networks, utilities or electrical infrastructure, ideally gained within a Tier 1 contractor or established framework environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple 11kV–33kV substation projects across Essex and Kent.
• Take ownership of projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and engineering resources.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and key deliverables.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation and recovery plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, to programme, specification and required quality standards.
• Work closely with the Framework Director on project delivery and client requirements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, engineers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Manage project documentation, reporting, commercial information and progress updates.
• Support procurement, planning and resource allocation across projects.
• Identify and manage project risks, changes and potential delays.
• Ensure appropriate HSEQ standards and company procedures are maintained.
• Support testing, commissioning and final handover activities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and successful delivery of the private networks framework.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within substations, utilities, power or electrical infrastructure.
• Previous experience delivering 11kV–33kV substation projects.
• Experience working within a framework environment, ideally with private networks.
• Strong understanding of electrical substation project delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong programme, planning, risk and commercial awareness.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or major infrastructure contractor is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across the Essex and Kent regions.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• £70,000–£75,000 salary
• Company car, 10% discretionary annual bonus & healthcare
• Flexible, hybrid working – remote, office and site visits
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Framework Director
• Long-term opportunity within an established Tier 1 contractor
• Immediate start available, subject to notice period