Project Manager | Substation Framework

Carrington West; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a long-term substation framework in Hampshire. The role focuses on delivering substation projects from planning to completion, coordinating site teams and contractors, and driving programme milestones.

You will manage budgets, liaise with commercial and engineering teams, and report progress to clients and internal stakeholders. DOE salary reflects seniority and market demand in the power infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering substation projects or strong delivery experience in power/civil engineering.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, programmes and budgets.
• Ability to liaise with clients and stakeholders and maintain relationships.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• SSE category 1 authorisation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver substation projects from planning through to completion.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, on-time delivery.
• Manage project programmes, identify risks and ensure milestones are met.
• Monitor budgets and overall commercial performance.
• Provide regular project reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety awareness

Driving licence

Education

Civil or electrical engineering degree

Job description

Project Manager - Substation Framework

Hampshire

£80,000-£90,000 (DOE) + Company Car/Allowance

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for a long-term opportunity where you can take ownership of major substation projects, work with an established delivery team and join a growing business with a strong pipeline of work?

My client is recruiting a Project Manager to support the delivery of projects across a long-term substation framework in Hampshire. You will have the opportunity to play a key role within a successful Transmission & Distribution programme, with a competitive salary, company car or allowance and the chance to develop your career within a growing organisation.

My client is an established contractor operating across the power and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex projects within Transmission & Distribution. With a strong forward order book and continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their project delivery team with an experienced Project Manager.

What you will be doing

As Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of substation projects from initial planning through to completion.

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of substation projects across the framework.
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure work is delivered safely and efficiently.
• Managing project programmes, identifying risks and ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Monitoring budgets and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Working closely with commercial, engineering and operational teams
• Maintaining strong relationships with the client and other key stakeholders.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Providing clear project reporting and communicating progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the resolution of programme, technical and delivery challenges as they arise.

What you will need

You could come from either a civil or electrical background. Previous substation experience would be highly desirable, although my client will also consider candidates with strong project delivery experience within the wider power or civil engineering sectors.

• Previous experience working as a Project Manager within construction, infrastructure, power or civil engineering.
• Experience managing subcontractors, programmes, budgets and site delivery.
• A civil or electrical engineering background.
• A strong understanding of health, safety and quality requirements.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience delivering substation projects would be desirable.
• Experience working on SSE projects would be highly desirable.
• SSE Category 1 authorisation would be advantageous.

Salary, package and development

For this Project Manager opportunity, you will receive:

• £80,000-£90,000 salary, dependent on experience.
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• The opportunity to work on a long-term substation framework.
• Exposure to a strong pipeline of Transmission & Distribution projects.
• Opportunities for continued career progression and professional development within a growing business.

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