Senior Project Manager

Sustainable Talent LTD; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sustainable Talent LTD in Scotland seeks a Senior/Lead Project Manager to deliver HV substation projects from 132kV to 400kV, including cabling and switchgear. This is a genuine build with Q1 2027 work secured, offering early senior delivery influence as the Scottish operation grows.

The role combines technical delivery with commercial ownership and team leadership, based in central Scotland and aligned with the 2027 programme.

Qualifications

• Strong HV project management experience at 132kV and above.
• Commercial capability: cost control, variations, cash flow.
• Ability to review engineering drawings and approve release into construction.
• Familiarity with the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS).
• Experience managing site managers and subcontractors.
• Based in, or willing to be based in, central Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HV substations and cabling projects from conception through commissioning.
• Maintain commercial performance, monitor costs and variations.
• Review and approve technical drawings for construction release.
• Procure plant/equipment and coordinate external suppliers.
• Lead and develop the site management team and report progress weekly.
• Coordinate with BIM, design, fabrication, and project control.

Skills

HV project management

Job description

Senior / Lead Project Manager - HV Substations & Cables (132kV to 400kV)

A growing HV electrical engineering contractor is building out its Scottish operation and is appointing Project Managers to deliver its 2027 programme. Work is already secured for Q1 2027 with more in the pipeline.

This is a genuine build, not a backfill. You would be among the first senior delivery appointments into Scotland, with real influence over how the team is structured as it grows.

The role

Delivering HV substation projects at 132kV up to 400kV, including cabling, GIS switchgear installation and grid connections, from conception through onsite delivery, installation and commissioning.

Commercial ownership

Full responsibility for your project’s commercial performance, working alongside the commercial team to monitor cash flow. Tracking material and labour costs to deliver against original target spend. Providing accurate variation and monthly claim information for valuations. Contract administration under JCT and NEC forms. Assessing labour and subcontractor requirements, and vetting subcontractors so they are engaged appropriately by fixed price order or contract.

Technical and design

Reviewing engineering and technical drawings and taking responsibility for the approval process and release into construction. Working with external suppliers to bring initial design concepts through to installation ready drawings, and reviewing technical detail. Ensuring site teams are always working to the correct revision. Procuring plant and equipment in line with specification and client requirements. Providing engineering and technical support to the delivery team.

Team leadership

Managing and developing your site management team, setting clear objectives and target dates, and making sure site teams are working efficiently. Monthly reviews with the Head of Operations on team performance and development.

Client and reporting

Regular contact with the client through online meetings and on-site discussions on progress and upcoming works. Weekly progress reporting. Pre-start meetings and design coordination. Coordination with BIM, design, fabrication, assembly, quality and project control. A weekly internal project meeting to keep critical path items moving.

Completion

Preparation of O&M manuals, as-built mark-ups and compilation of all associated certification.

What we are looking for

• Strong HV project management experience at 132kV and above, across substations and cabling. 275kV and 400kV delivery is a significant advantage
• Genuine commercial capability: cost control, variations, cash flow, JCT and NEC
• The technical depth to review engineering drawings and approve release into construction
• Familiarity with the processes within the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS)
• Experience managing site managers and subcontractors
• Based in, or willing to be based in, central Scotland

What is on offer

• £80,000 to £90,000 depending on level, plus package
• A Scottish operation being built from the ground up with a secured work bank behind it