Project Manager - OHL

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Share-save scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a motivated Project Manager for the OHL National Grid framework. You will lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple schemes, ensuring safety, budget and programme targets are met.

You will manage mobilisations, subcontractors, and key stakeholders, with a focus on robust cost control and on-site leadership across complex multidisciplinary projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Project Manager role within energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience delivering National Grid projects is advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with internal teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Comprehensive construction knowledge across multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong track record in budgets, programmes, and risk management.
• Understanding of UK health, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with NEC3/NEC4 contracts and change control.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery, ensuring safety, schedule, budget and quality.
• Oversee mobilisation, site facilities, subcontractors and onboarding.
• Provide leadership on HSE, compliance and safety culture.
• Manage risks, QA processes, and contractual compliance.
• Forecast, control costs and report financial performance.
• Develop and monitor project programmes and milestones.
• Mentor and develop the project team; drive performance.
• Manage stakeholders and interfaces with clear communication.
• Oversee contract administration and supply chain for best value.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget control

NEC3/NEC4

Health & Safety

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Project Manager OHL

National

Talented people are the key to our success.

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Project Manager to join our team on the Necton Project, working within the Overhead Lines (OHL) Framework for National Grid. This role will support the successful delivery of a portfolio of high‑profile and technically challenging schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is keen to further develop their project management capabilities, take on increasing levels of responsibility, and progress their career within a supportive and forward‑thinking business.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day delivery of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Manage full project mobilisation, including establishment of site facilities, procurement of subcontractors, and onboarding of project personnel.
• Provide visible and effective leadership on health, safety, environmental and compliance matters, always promoting a strong safety culture.
• Manage project risks, quality assurance processes, and ensure full compliance with legislative, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain accurate project forecasting, cost control, and robust financial performance reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, monitor, and update project programmes, ensuring construction activities align with agreed schedules and milestones.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the project team, fostering high performance, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Manage key stakeholders and project interfaces, maintaining clear communication and positive working relationships.
• Oversee contract administration and supply chain management to ensure best value, performance, and timely delivery.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Project Manager role, ideally within the Energy or related infrastructure sector.
• Experience delivering National Grid projects is advantageous, though not essential.
• Demonstrated strong leadership capability with a proven ability to manage internal teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders effectively.
• Comprehensive construction knowledge, with experience managing complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Strong track record of successfully managing project budgets, delivery programmes, and project risk registers.
• Sound understanding of UK legislative and regulatory requirements, particularly in relation to Health & Safety.
• Proven commitment to safe systems of work and best‑practice site management standards.
• Strong commercial awareness with proven experience in financial control and cost management.
• Solid working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract, including change control processes, early warnings, and compensation events.

What is in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working.
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach.
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Recognition scheme and long service awards.
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role).
• We also provide the option to participate in our share‑save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About The Energy Business Unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.