Senior Project Manager – 400kV Substation & ECI Lead

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

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