Senior Project Manager- HV Electrical & Utilities (nationwide)

Astute People; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager with expertise in high voltage infrastructure project management. This role involves overseeing project delivery from design to execution while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the electrical sector and a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Benefits

Enhanced pension and life cover

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee recognition programme with bonuses

Exclusive retail and leisure discounts

Gym savings and fitness incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the electrical/utilities sector.
• Familiarity with ICP connections and HV systems up to 132kV.
• Knowledge of contracts and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery teams and manage subcontractors across all project phases.
• Develop and manage budgets and project schedules.
• Ensure compliance with company HSQE standards.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Education

HNC or HND in Electrical or related Engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with an innovative organisation that delivers complex energy and engineering solutions across major infrastructure projects, utility networks, and critical customer systems. They are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of high voltage infrastructure projects (11kV-132kV) and take the lead from design handover through to delivery, coordinating internal teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, timely, and on-budget completion.

The strategically important Senior Project Manager role comes with a salary between 65,000- 85,000, depending on experience. Additionally, you will have access to a benefits platform, high street discounts, gym savings, and enhanced pension and life cover.

If you're a Senior Project Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Project Manager role

Reporting to the Hiring Manager you will:

• Lead delivery teams and specialist subcontractors across all project phases.
• Oversee resource planning, procurement, and subcontractor performance.
• Develop and manage budgets, target costs, and project schedules.
• Prepare and present monthly progress updates to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with company HSQE standards and promote a strong safety-first culture.
• Manage site-based activities, including inspections and witnessing during commissioning.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, technical teams, and commercial leads.
• Ensure employer requirements and key programme milestones are met.
• Approve project scope and drive delivery performance across all areas.
• Conduct and review RAMS, ensuring buildable, efficient solutions are in place.
• Deliver high-quality customer service through effective stakeholder communication.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC or HND in Electrical or related Engineering discipline
• Project management experience within the electrical/utilities sector, ideally on 11kV-33kV networks
• Knowledge of ICP connections and HV systems up to 132kV
• Understanding of contracts and commercial management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• SAP authorisation or experience working to SAP level

Personal skills

The Senior Project Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Strong in verbal, written, and presentation communication
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A confident communicator with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Committed to health and safety best practices and site compliance
• Organised, commercially aware, and focused on delivering high-quality outcomes

Salary and benefits of the Senior Project Manager role

• Competitive basic salary ranging from 65,000 to 85,000, depending on experience
• Access to remote GP consultations and financial wellbeing tools
• Flexible benefits scheme including options to buy/sell annual leave, access dental care, and purchase tech at discounted rates
• Exclusive retail and leisure discounts, fitness incentives, and a cycle-to-work initiative
• Generous pension contributions and enhanced life insurance
• Employee recognition programme with monthly rewards and the chance to win substantial annual bonuses of up to 10,000

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.