Project Manager - Substations

Jersey Electricity Plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Project Manager to oversee electrical transmission projects across South Wales and the South West. The ideal candidate will have experience with National Grid Substation builds and proven leadership in design and build projects. Strong stakeholder management skills and qualifications in construction or project management are essential. This role offers competitive benefits, including 25 days annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Access to retail discounts

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working on Electrical Transmission frameworks.
• Strong leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of M&E projects from start to finish.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental management standards.
• Collaborate with teams to manage risks and contribute to new bids.

Skills

National Grid Substation build experience

Proven leadership on Design and Build projects

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Qualification in construction/engineering

Qualification in Project Management

Strong commercial experience with NEC contracts

Demonstrated ability to manage risk

Regulatory knowledge including HSWA

Ability to drive a project through all life cycles

Experience managing budgets

History of using Project Management software

Education

Qualification in construction/engineering

Qualification in Project Management (APM, PMP)

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll 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, we’re 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, you’ll 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.

You’ll 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 you’ll 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

What’s 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 1000’s 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.