Senior Project Manager - Substations

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Senior Project Manager focused on substations and energy in South Wales. This hybrid role involves leading projects, overseeing M&E frameworks, and collaborating with management. Qualifications in construction and project management are essential, along with grid substation experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including generous leave and a hybrid car scheme.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

EV/Hybrid car scheme

Private health care

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets with a history of delivery to time and cost.
• Manage cross-functional teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Transmission frameworks across the UK.
• Oversee delivery of projects ensuring high standards.
• Collaborate with management on technical and contractual matters.
• Contribute to new contract bids using industry knowledge.

Skills

Grid substation build experience

Proven leadership on projects

Excellent stakeholder management

Risk management

Strong commercial experience with NEC contracts

Education

Qualification in construction/engineering

Qualification in Project Management (APM, PMP, etc.)

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager – Substations/Energy – South Wales Project – Hybrid – £75,000 salary

About The Role: My client provides an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation. This role focuses on Electricity Transmission—designing, building and commissioning substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Their teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations to ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.

As part of this team, you’ll be at the forefront of the transition to net zero, collaborating across the Group to share learnings and deliver essential infrastructure services for life.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Transmission frameworks across the UK, with the first project based in South Wales.
• Oversee the delivery of M&E projects from start to finish, ensuring high standards in safety, quality and timeliness.
• Collaborate with an expert management team, drive risk management, and provide guidance on technical and contractual matters.
• Utilise industry knowledge to contribute to new contract bids and help achieve financial targets.

Qualifications / Candidate Essentials

• Grid substation build experience, including workable knowledge of Rules, EPC / M&E Frameworks.
• Proven leadership on design and build projects, managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills engaging with clients and suppliers.
• Qualification in construction/engineering and/or relevant experience.
• Qualification in Project Management (APM, PMP, etc.).
• Strong commercial experience with NEC contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk and opportunity.
• Experience managing budgets with a history of delivery to time and cost.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• EV/Hybrid car scheme
• Private health care and health care cash plan for you
• Discretionary bonus scheme