Senior Project Manager - HV & 400kV UK Grid Projects

Sustainable Talent LTD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sustainable Talent LTD is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver 400kV National Grid transmission and substation projects across the UK, owning complex programmes from construction through commissioning and handover.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive safety, manage programme, budget, quality and commercial performance, and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships to ensure delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience on major infrastructure, energy or HV projects.
• Experience delivering high-voltage substations or transmission projects, particularly at 400kV.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, programme management and commercial controls.
• SMSTS and an appropriate CSCS/EUSR CSCS management card.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, construction management or a related discipline.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and project delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead major National Grid transmission and substation projects, including 400kV infrastructure.
• Take ownership of project safety, programme, budget, quality and commercial performance.
• Manage client relationships, subcontractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Oversee programme controls, risk management, procurement and contractual change.
• Drive commissioning, energisation readiness and final handover.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Commercial controls

NEC3/NEC4 knowledge

Safety leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Sustainable Talent LTD is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver 400kV National Grid transmission and substation projects across the UK, owning complex programmes from construction through commissioning and handover.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive safety, manage programme, budget, quality and commercial performance, and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships to ensure delivery excellence.