Senior Project Manager

TRIbuild Solutions; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure recruitment company seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead electrical transmission projects in South Wales. This role requires a background in the electricity transmission sector, with responsibilities including project delivery and team management. The ideal candidate will have experience with National Grid frameworks and a strong focus on health and safety standards, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Matched/contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare and cash plan

Access to EV/Hybrid car scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

Retail discounts and wellbeing schemes

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the electricity transmission sector.
• Proven track record in delivering complex projects.
• Excellent leadership skills with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical transmission projects safely and on time.
• Manage budgets, teams, and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to bidding processes and strategy formulation.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

M&E Project Delivery

Education

Qualifications in Engineering or Construction

Project Management (APM, PMP or similar)

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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Infrastructure & Built Environment Recruitment Specialist | UK & Middle East | Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy

Senior Project Manager – Electrical Transmission (South Wales First Project | UK Frameworks)

I’m looking to speak with experienced Senior Project Managers who are ready to lead from the front—delivering complex substation and M&E infrastructure projects across the UK. If you’ve got a proven background in the electricity transmission sector, especially with National Grid frameworks, and are looking to shape critical power infrastructure, this could be the right move.

About the Role:

You’ll take full responsibility for the successful delivery of electrical transmission projects, with your first scheme based in South Wales. You’ll manage programmes, budgets, teams, and risk—ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards. You'll also play a key role in preconstruction, supporting bids and shaping delivery strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee M&E project delivery from design through to handover
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, commercial, and operational functions
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including National Grid and supply chain partners
• Ensure robust programme and risk management across all phases
• Contribute to new contract wins and bid strategy
• Drive compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards

What We’re Looking For:

• National Grid substation experience (including NG SRs, EPC/M&E frameworks)
• Track record of delivering multi-disciplinary design and build projects
• Skilled in project delivery across the full lifecycle, from concept to completion
• Qualifications in Engineering/Construction and Project Management (APM, PMP or similar)
• Excellent stakeholder and supplier management
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (HSWA, CDM, EAWR etc.)
• Experience using project management software

What’s on Offer:

• Up not £75,000 with discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Matched/contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare and cash plan
• Access to EV/Hybrid salary sacrifice car scheme
• Enhanced parental leave and life assurance
• Retail discounts, wellbeing schemes, and recognition initiatives

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking team delivering essential infrastructure services that enable the UK’s energy transition. This is a hybrid role and if you are also prepared to travel to site when needed please apply regardless of your location in the UK.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please apply with an updated CV.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Management

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Construction

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