Senior Project Leader – Major Electrical Infrastructure

iberdrola; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver major capital investment, construction and customer connection projects within its licence area in the UK. You will manage projects from development through mobilisation, construction and handover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence and quality.

The role requires leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strong governance and contract management with various forms of contract.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering, construction or project management discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant experience of managing complex construction or infrastructure projects, preferably within electricity transmission, distribution or another regulated infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrable experience of leading projects through construction, commissioning, handover and close-out.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams comprising design, engineering, operations, commercial, finance, quality, environmental, construction and commissioning resources.
• Provide clear direction, establish accountabilities and ensure that project risks, dependencies and interfaces are effectively managed.
• Lead the commercial and contract management of appointed contractors and service partners with NEC3/NEC4, FIDIC or other forms of contract as applicable.
• Maintain effective project governance, including programme control, cost forecasting, risk and opportunity management, change control, reporting and escalation.
• Represent SP Energy Networks at internal governance forums, stakeholder meetings and relevant industry working groups.
• Take responsibility for complex and strategically important infrastructure projects and pursue ongoing professional and leadership development.

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering, construction or project management discipline

Job description

SP Energy Networks is seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver major capital investment, construction and customer connection projects within its licence area in the UK. You will manage projects from development through mobilisation, construction and handover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence and quality.

The role requires leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strong governance and contract management with various forms of contract.