Senior Project Manager (Substations)

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Scotland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure firm seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager for a significant substation project in Scotland. This role demands strong experience in substations and heavy civils, along with proven leadership skills and successful project delivery track record. Excellent benefits include flexible working, a pension scheme, and more.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working policy

Family friendly policies

Continuous learning support

Contributory pension scheme

Car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Share-save scheme

Cycle to work and gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in new-build substation delivery.
• Strong leadership skills for multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in managing projects valued at £100m+.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery to meet time, cost, and quality targets.
• Engage with stakeholders and customers throughout the project.
• Manage budgets and ensure accurate forecasting.

Skills

Substantially experienced in substations

Background in heavy civils

Planning submissions knowledge

Pre-construction management experience

Team leadership ability

Commercial awareness

Project delivery on time and budget

Job description

Location: Central Belt Scotland – Harburn Substation

Talented people are the key to our success

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major new-build substation project valued at over £100m. This high-profile role will suit someone with a strong background in civils and electrical works, proven leadership skills, and the ability to drive projects to successful completion.

What you’ll be doing:

• Taking full ownership of the project, ensuring delivery to agreed time, cost and quality targets.
• Leading on stakeholder and customer engagement, building effective relationships throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Driving a culture of health, safety and wellbeing, embedding our Perfect Delivery philosophy across the project.
• Managing budgets and costs rigorously, ensuring accurate forecasting, monitoring and reporting at all times.
• Overseeing risk and opportunity management in line with company procedures.
• Delivering a quality installation that exceeds customer expectations.
• Championing continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team and supply chain.
• Implementing Morgan Sindall policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and best practice throughout.

What we’re looking for:

• Essential experience in substations, including new-build delivery.
• Strong background in heavy civils within an energy/utilities context.
• Knowledge and experience of planning submissions and Ofgem gateway approval processes.
• Proven track record in pre‑construction and design management, with the ability to shape project delivery from the earliest stages.
• Significant experience managing large-scale civils and electrical projects, ideally £100m+.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• A track record of delivering projects safely, on time and to budget.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement and sustainable project delivery.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in a landmark infrastructure project and further your career with Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

What's in it for you?

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share‑save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About our Energy business unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.