Senior E&P Project Manager

Octavius Infrastructure; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance cover

25 days Annual Leave

Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package

Job summary

Octavius Infrastructure is looking for a Senior Electrification Project Manager to oversee electrification and plant renewals across the Southern region of the UK. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects worth £10-£20m, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The role requires proven experience in electrification projects and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The compensation package includes a company car scheme, private healthcare, and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing electrification projects.
• Familiarity with electrification systems and power distribution.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for electrification projects.
• Manage a portfolio of projects worth £10-£20m.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Electrification systems knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Octavius Infrastructure are excited to be a part of the Southern Renewals Enterprise helping to deliver Electrification and Plant (E&P) renewals across the Southern region. We are recruiting for an innovative Senior Electrification Project Manager to join us. The projects that you will manage will be across Kent, Sussex and Wessex. As a Project Manager you will be responsible for a portfolio of 4-5 projects collaborating to develop design solutions, through to successful delivery on site, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for electrification projects, ensuring they are executed with the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Managing a portfolio of projects, package values of £10-£20m.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project strategies, including scope, schedules, and budgets, to achieve project objectives and align with the company's mission.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers, fostering effective working relationships and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, anticipating potential challenges and implementing contingency plans to ensure project success.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, promoting a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular project reviews, reporting on progress, milestones, and key performance indicators to senior management and stakeholders.
• Maintain meticulous project documentation and provide clear and regular progress reports to clients and senior management.
• Monitor project budgets, control costs, and make strategic financial decisions to ensure the financial viability of projects.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

About You

• Proven experience in managing electrification projects, with a strong understanding of project management principles, tools, and techniques.
• Familiarity with electrification systems, power distribution, and infrastructure development, including an understanding of relevant technologies and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams, build effective relationships, and manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organisational and problem‑solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with a focus on delivering projects within a framework environment.
• Previous experience working for a tier one contracting organisation.

You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as electrical engineering, civil engineering, project management, or a related discipline.
• In‑depth knowledge of electrification systems, power distribution, and related infrastructure, including familiarity with electrical codes and standards.
• Experience working in 11kv or 33kv substations.
• Proven experience in Senior project management, especially in overseeing electrification projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and lead project teams effectively.
• The ability to build and maintain positive client relationships, including presenting project updates and addressing client concerns.
• Experience managing a portfolio of projects with values of £2-£10m+.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.