Project Manager – Transformer

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Office-based probation (London)

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Transformer to oversee transformer projects within the power transmission and energy infrastructure sector in London.

The role starts office-based for three months, then hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) after probation. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, logistics and installation teams, manage client relationships and ensure projects meet safety, schedule and budget targets.

Qualifications

• PM experience in power, engineering, energy or heavy industry.
• Delivery of complex technical or infrastructure projects.
• Strong planning, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and CDM Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Manage transformer projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery against specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Develop project plans and coordinate engineering, procurement, logistics and installation activities.
• Manage client relationships and liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Monitor progress, costs, risks and project performance, providing regular management updates.
• Support contract management, variations, change control and claims.
• Maintain project documentation, quality records and technical deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and health and safety legislation.
• Support tendering activities and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Project management qualifications

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Project Manager - Transformer

Location: London, UK
Salary: £55,000-£80,000
Contract: Permanent
Working Arrangement: Office-based for three months, then hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) following successful probation.

The Opportunity

ARM is recruiting an experienced Project Manager - Transformer to join a growing organisation within the power transmission and energy infrastructure sector.

You will manage transformer projects, coordinating engineering, procurement, logistics, suppliers and installation teams to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget. The role offers exposure to major electricity transmission, offshore wind and renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage transformer projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery against agreed specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Develop project plans and coordinate engineering, procurement, logistics and installation activities.
• Manage client relationships and liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Monitor progress, costs, risks and project performance, providing regular management updates.
• Support contract management, variations, change control and claims.
• Maintain project documentation, quality records and technical deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and health and safety legislation.
• Support tendering activities and contribute to continuous improvement.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' project management experience within power, engineering, energy or heavy industry.
• Experience delivering complex technical or infrastructure projects.
• Strong planning, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Awareness of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and CDM Regulations 2015.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of power transformers and electrical power systems.
• Experience in offshore wind, renewables, substations or transmission infrastructure.
• PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent project management methodologies.
• Contract management experience, including NEC3, NEC4 or bespoke contracts.

Qualifications

A degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. Project management qualifications are advantageous.

Salary and Hybrid Working

• £55,000-£80,000, depending on experience.
• London office attendance throughout the initial three-month probationary period.
• Following successful probation, two days working from home per week, with three days in the office.