Project Support Manager

Samuel Knight International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy infrastructure is hiring a Project Support Manager to oversee project administration and delivery processes. The role involves managing teams, improving operational systems, and maintaining client relationships. This position offers significant influence over project strategies and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Professional development and clear progression routes

Collaborative, people-focused culture

Qualifications

• Experience in private networks, HV/LV connections, or renewables sector.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles and delivery processes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the admin team including performance reviews and training.
• Support project delivery by coordinating schedules and commercial handovers.
• Develop relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key suppliers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Job description

Project Support Manager (m/f/d) – Energy Infrastructure

Location: East Anglia(office/hybrid depending on location)

Type: Permanent | Full-time

We are partnered with a growing specialist contractor delivering private networks, grid connections, and renewable energy infrastructure projects across the UK. As they scale their operations, they’re looking for a Project Support Manager to oversee the project admin team and streamline the delivery process across multiple live sites.

This role will suit someone experienced in managing internal operations and supporting technical teams across private networks, grid infrastructure or renewable projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Line management of the admin team, including performance reviews and training

• Support project delivery by coordinating programmes, schedules, and commercial handovers

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key suppliers

• Lead on identifying and onboarding new supply chain partners

• Review and develop internal systems and workflows to improve project efficiency

• Attend stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and align project expectations

• Facilitate the transition from tendering to delivery stage

• Organise internal project review meetings across technical and delivery teams

• Monitor programme performance and ensure optimal technician utilisation

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience in the private networks, HV/LV connections, or renewables sector

• Strong understanding of project lifecycles and delivery processes

• Experience implementing and improving operational systems

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and assess technical proposals

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong decision-making ability

• Familiarity with Health & Safety legislation

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to influence delivery strategy and team structure

• Long-term position with a growing infrastructure business

• Collaborative, people-focused culture

• Professional development and clear progression routes

Apply now if you’re looking to step into a key delivery support role with real influence across major energy infrastructure projects.