Senior Project Manager

Expertise Delivered; London Borough of Enfield; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC is seeking a proactive Senior Project Manager to oversee the safe and efficient delivery of critical infrastructure, focusing on overhead line replacement and reconductoring. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring safety, quality, timelines, and budget targets are met.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, risk management, and adherence to CDM and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant experience in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Proven track record managing complex EPC infrastructure projects, ideally in regulated sectors.
• Experience working within live operational environments with outage constraints.

Responsibilities

• Safety leadership and CDM integration across project stages.
• Guide engineering from design to as-built handover and ensure safe, compliant designs.
• Oversee EPC contractors and suppliers; monitor delivery, quality and logistics.
• Lead construction execution; align schedules for integrated delivery; manage access and commissioning.
• Coordinate outages and system access with operations teams; develop contingency plans.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Programmes/PMO

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Mitigation

Contractor Management

Outage Planning

Education

Degree in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Senior Project Manager Location: North London (with regular site presence) Reports to: Senior Project Manager

Role Summary

We are looking for a proactive Senior Project Manager to oversee the safe and seamless delivery of critical infrastructure, concentrating on overhead line replacement and reconductoring. This role spans engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases, requiring close coordination of multidisciplinary teams and supply chains. Your leadership will be key to ensuring projects meet safety, quality, timeline, and budget expectations. Excellent stakeholder engagement, risk management, and a commitment to safety and environmental standards are essential.

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates.

Core Responsibilities

• Safety & LeadershipLead by example in promoting safety, wellbeing, and environmental excellence.Integrate CDM and client safety standards throughout project stages.Foster a proactive safety culture among all teams and contractors.
• Engineering & DesignGuide engineering efforts from design through to as-built handover.Ensure designs are safe, compliant, and practical for construction.Manage cross-disciplinary coordination and align with construction/outage plans.
• Procurement & Supply ChainOversee EPC contractors and suppliers to ensure contractual compliance.Monitor delivery schedules, quality inspections, and logistics.Address performance issues promptly and collaboratively.
• Construction & DeliveryLead construction execution across work packages.Align contractor schedules for integrated project delivery.Manage access, installation, commissioning, and outage activities safely and efficiently.
• Outage & System AccessSynchronize construction activities with system access and outage windows.Work closely with operations and network teams to navigate constraints.Develop contingency plans and ensure outage readiness.
• Programme & ControlsDrive delivery against milestones with credible forecasts.Collaborate with Planning, Commercial, and Project Controls to monitor progress and risks.Identify critical paths and initiate recovery actions when needed.
• Commercial & Risk ManagementManage contractor performance and contractual compliance.Escalate changes, compensation events, and risks appropriately.Maintain clear governance and transparency in decision-making.
• Stakeholder EngagementBuild strong relationships across internal teams, contractors, and external partners.Provide clear, evidence-based reporting to senior leadership and governance bodies.Represent the project effectively in various technical and regulatory forums.

Expert Profile

• EssentialDegree or relevant experience in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.
• Proven track record managing complex EPC infrastructure projects, ideally in electricity transmission or regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of EPC lifecycle and multidisciplinary team management.
• Experience working within live operational environments with outage constraints.
• Skilled in programme controls, risk mitigation, contractor management, and recovery planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledgeable in construction safety and CDM regulations.

Preferred

• Professional project/construction management certification (APM, PMP, or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Project Professional (ChPP).

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.

CMC is an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages and backgrounds and assess candidates solely on merit, skills, and potential. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate in any way.

We welcome applications/enquiries from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across all regions in which we operate.