Senior Project Manager

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Annual bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Project Manager in the UK to support early development and delivery of two major 400kV National Grid substations under a framework agreement. You will influence project development and design progression during ECI, lead stakeholder engagement, and prepare for construction delivery.

Based in Birmingham, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to shape the project from concept to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working on National Grid 400kV Air Insulated Substation (AIS) projects.
• Proven experience managing the design and delivery of large-scale National Grid 400kV substations.
• Strong knowledge of high‑voltage mechanical and electrical installation works and commissioning activities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments during both design and construction phases.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and coordinate multiple workstreams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Demonstrable experience in the successful delivery of major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Understanding of project controls, risk management, programme management, and commercial considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development of major 400kV substation projects during the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase.
• Provide specialist substation expertise to support the progression of design development and project planning activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, designers, clients, and key stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Support the management and coordination of project interfaces throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to project delivery strategies, programmes, budgets, and risk management activities.
• Review and provide technical input into design solutions, constructability, and delivery methodologies.
• Support planning and consenting activities, including development consent order (DCO) submissions where required.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, health and safety regulations, and quality expectations.
• Manage and monitor project performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and project outcomes.
• Support the transition of projects from development phases into construction delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Engineering or related degree

Job description

Birmingham, UK

Talented people are the key to our success.

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Project Manager to support the early development and delivery of two major new build 400kV National Grid substations under a major framework agreement. This is a unique opportunity to become involved at the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) stage, influencing project development, design progression, and stakeholder engagement from the outset, with the opportunity to lead delivery as projects progress into construction. Reporting to the Framework Director and working closely with multidisciplinary project teams, you will play a key role in supporting the successful development, planning, design, and delivery strategy of these high‑profile infrastructure projects. The role offers the chance to contribute to nationally important energy infrastructure and help shape projects from concept through to completion.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development of major 400kV substation projects during the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase.
• Provide specialist substation expertise to support the progression of design development and project planning activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, designers, clients, and key stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Support the management and coordination of project interfaces throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to project delivery strategies, programmes, budgets, and risk management activities.
• Review and provide technical input into design solutions, constructability, and delivery methodologies.
• Support planning and consenting activities, including development consent order (DCO) submissions where required.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, health and safety regulations, and quality expectations.
• Manage and monitor project performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and project outcomes.
• Support the transition of projects from development phases into construction delivery.

Essential

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working on National Grid 400kV Air Insulated Substation (AIS) projects.
• Proven experience managing the design and delivery of large-scale National Grid 400kV substations.
• Strong knowledge of high‑voltage mechanical and electrical installation works and commissioning activities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments during both design and construction phases.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and coordinate multiple workstreams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Demonstrable experience in the successful delivery of major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Understanding of project controls, risk management, programme management, and commercial considerations.

Desirable

• Experience supporting projects through Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phases.
• Knowledge of planning, consenting, and DCO processes for major infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering projects within the transmission, energy, or utilities sectors.
• Professional membership of a relevant engineering or project management institution.

What is in it for you?

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share‑save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About The Energy Business Unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators. Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.