Senior Project Manager

First Recruitment Group; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a major GIS high-voltage substation project from concept through to commissioning in Didcot.

You will manage NEC4 contracts, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams, ensuring programme, budget, safety, quality and environmental compliance across the project.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or similar.
• Experience delivering HV substation, transmission, or distribution projects.
• Strong NEC4 contract knowledge.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a major HV substation project.
• Manage NEC4 contracts, change control, compensation events, and commercial performance.
• Oversee construction activities and subcontractor management within HV environments.
• Drive programme delivery, cost control, risk management, and reporting.
• Act as the primary interface between clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture.

Skills

NEC4 knowledge

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder management

Safety & compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Project management qualification (APM/PRINCE2/PMP)

Job description

Senior Project Manager (HV Substations)

Location: Didcot (Major Project in Lancaster)

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + 10% Matched Pension

I'm recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure and energy business seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major GIS high-voltage substation project from concept through to commissioning.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical power infrastructure that supports the UK's energy transition.

The Role

You’ll take full responsibility for project delivery, ensuring performance against programme, budget, safety, quality, and contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of a major HV substation project.
• Managing NEC4 contracts, change control, compensation events, and commercial performance.
• Overseeing construction activities and subcontractor management within HV environments.
• Driving programme delivery, cost control, risk management, and reporting.
• Acting as the primary interface between clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Promoting a strong health, safety, and environmental culture.

About You

You will have:

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or similar.
• Proven experience delivering HV substation, transmission, or distribution projects.
• Strong NEC4 contract knowledge.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent programme, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Desirable: APM, PRINCE2, or PMP qualification, with a civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering background.

Package

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Car allowance
• 10% matched pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to buy additional leave
• Life assurance
• Excellent career progression opportunities