Project Manager - Substations

JR United Kingdom; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Electrical Transmission projects, particularly in South Wales and the South West. The role involves managing M&E projects from start to finish, ensuring top standards in safety and delivery. Candidates should have experience in National Grid Substation builds and relevant project management qualifications. Attractive benefits include a matched pension scheme, private health care, and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme

Online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Access to retail discounts

Private health care

Discretionary bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets with history of delivery to time and cost.
• Strong regulatory knowledge including HSWA, CDM, EAWR etc.
• Ability to drive a project through all life cycles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of M&E projects from start to finish.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with an expert team and manage risks.

Skills

National Grid Substation build experience

Proven leadership on Design and Build projects

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Strong commercial experience with NEC contracts

Demonstrated ability to manage risk

Education

Qualification in construction / engineering

Qualification in Project Management (APM, PMP etc.)

Tools

Project Management software

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Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop.
Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where will you be working?
At M Group Energy, were enabling the energy essential to support our lives.
We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.
Electricity Transmission- We design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Our teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.
As part of our team, youll be at the forefront of the transition to net zero, working with not just those around you, but across the Group- sharing learnings to deliver essential infrastructure services for life.
What will you be doing?
Are you ready to take charge and lead impactful projects? Join us as a Project Manager, working nationwide on Electrical Transmission frameworks, with upcoming projects in South Wales and the South West.
Youll oversee a portfolio of M&E projects, guiding them from start to finish while ensuring top standards in health, safety, and environmental management. Collaborate with an expert team, manage risks, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Use your industry knowledge to contribute to new bids and drive team success. Ready to make a difference?
What youll bring

• National Grid Substation build experience - including workable knowledge of NG SRs, Rules, EPC / M&E Framework
• Proven leadership on Design and Build projects, managing cross functional teams
• Excellent stakeholder management skills engaging with clients and suppliers
• Qualification in construction / engineering and / or relevant experience
• Qualification in Project Management (APM, PMP etc.)
• Strong commercial experience with NEC contracts
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk and opportunity
• Strong regulatory knowledge including HSWA, CDM, EAWR etc.
• Ability to drive a project through all life cycles
• Experience managing budgets with history of delivery to time and cost
• History of using Project Management software

Whats in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

In addition, this role offers:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
• Private health care and health care cash plan for you
• Discretionary bonus scheme

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

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