Senior EHV Transmission Programme Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke are recruiting an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead a high-profile 400 kV transmission upgrade near Grimsby. You will own mobilisation through to handover, directing a skilled multi-disciplinary team on a flagship National Grid project that strengthens the UK electricity network.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, substantial EHV experience, and proven ability to manage scope, cost and safety across complex construction programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• EHV experience 132kV+.
• PM experience delivering EHV or major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from mobilisation to handover.
• Act as the primary client interface, ensuring strong relationships and aligned delivery.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, programmes and risk registers.
• Lead, motivate and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, commercial and delivery functions.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, programme and commercial outcomes.
• Monitor financial performance, manage variations and control project costs.
• Coordinate stakeholders including consultants, subcontractors, statutory authorities and local communities.
• Administer NEC contracts and manage change control effectively.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure full regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts

Commercial awareness

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Laing O'Rourke are recruiting an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead a high-profile 400 kV transmission upgrade near Grimsby. You will own mobilisation through to handover, directing a skilled multi-disciplinary team on a flagship National Grid project that strengthens the UK electricity network.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, substantial EHV experience, and proven ability to manage scope, cost and safety across complex construction programmes.