Project Manager – BRUSH

Bimplus; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Life insurance 4x annual salary

Pension scheme

GP24 remote medical

Bike2work

Long service awards

EAP program

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking a Project Manager to lead transformative projects supporting Scotland's Net Zero ambitions. You will oversee feasibility, development, and construction for a portfolio of large-scale electrical infrastructure schemes, ensuring safety, cost, quality, and programme milestones are met.

The role blends remote/hybrid work with on-site visits across the Northeast Scotland, Sutherland, and Caithness.

Qualifications

• Experience in DNO/Electricity projects or strong expertise in HV/LV cable laying, switchgear installation, cable jointing, and commissioning experience is essential.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects within engineering, construction, or power distribution.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations, including CDM regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels including customers, contractors, regulatory bodies, and authorities.
• Contract management expertise (NEC3 preferred), with experience in forecasting and controlling project budgets.
• Strong ability to develop and execute project lifecycle programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Technical & Financial Performance – Manage both the technical and financial aspects of multiple projects.
• Define & Lead the Project Team – Establish the project matrix, ensuring clear reporting structures and communication channels.
• Coordinate Vendors & Subcontractors – Define project requirements for all external partners, ensuring clear points of contact.
• Ensure Accurate Project Planning – Develop detailed project plans, including activity schedules and invoicing milestones, are aligned with contractual obligations.
• Manage Contract Administration – Ensure timely and compliant execution and documentation of all contract actions and modifications.
• Maintain Safety and Quality Standards – Ensure project development and execution meets safety and quality performance requirements.
• Enhance Project Competitiveness – Improve tender competitiveness and add value through analysis and option development

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Health & safety regulations

Contract management (NEC3)

Budget forecasting

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager.This is an opportunity to lead trans-formative projects that support Scotland's Net Zero ambitions. In this role, you will lead multiple projects of varying scale and complexity, overseeing their journey from feasibility and development through to construction.

Projects portfolio includes large-scale capital delivery projects as well as the development and construction of new and existing electrical infrastructure schemes. As Project Manager, you will be responsible for both the technical and financial performance of projects, ensuring that key objectives in safety, cost, quality, and programme delivery are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Working Conditions – – Remote/Hybrid, project locations are primarily across Northeast Scotland, Sutherland, and Caithness, the projects will require some on-site presence as part of the role responsibility. Due to the travel element of this role, a full UK drivers licence is essential along with flexibility to travel to live project sites. Car allowance will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Technical & Financial Performance – Manage both the technical and financial aspects of multiple projects.
• Define & Lead the Project Team – Establish the project matrix, ensuring clear reporting structures and communication channels.
• Coordinate Vendors & Subcontractors – Define project requirements for all external partners, ensuring clear points of contact.
• Ensure Accurate Project Planning – Develop detailed project plans, including activity schedules and invoicing milestones, are aligned with contractual obligations.
• Manage Contract Administration – Ensure timely and compliant execution and documentation of all contract actions and modifications.
• Maintain Safety and Quality Standards – Ensure project development and execution meets safety and quality performance requirements.
• Enhance Project Competitiveness – Improve tender competitiveness and add value through analysis and option development

What we're looking for:

• Experience in DNO/Electricity projects OR strong expertise in HV/LV cable laying, switchgear installation, cable jointing, and commissioning experience is essential.
• Proven experience managing electrical power distribution projects, particularly in the energy or utilities sector
• A proven track record in delivering large-scale projects within engineering, construction, or power distribution is essential
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations, including CDM regulations is essential
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels including customers, contractors, regulatory bodies, and authorities.
• Contract management expertise (NEC3 preferred), with experience in forecasting and controlling project budgets.
• Strong ability to develop and execute project lifecycle programmes.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays
• Flexible and Hybrid working options
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced Company Pension scheme
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Bike2work scheme
• Long Service Awards