Senior Project Manager - Substations

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee Electricity Transmission frameworks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in substation build projects and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing M&E projects from start to finish, collaborating with teams, and ensuring project success. This position offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and benefits including a hybrid car scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

EV/Hybrid car scheme

Private health care

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with Electricity Transmission and substation build projects.
• Proven history of delivering M&E projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to engage well with clients and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Transmission frameworks across the UK.
• Oversee delivery of projects, ensuring safety and quality.
• Collaborate with management and provide guidance on contracts.

Skills

National Grid Substation build experience

Stakeholder management skills

Leadership on Design and Build projects

Management of cross-functional teams

Strong commercial experience with NEC contracts

Risk management and opportunity management

Education

Qualification in construction/engineering

Project Management qualifications (APM, PMP)

Job description

Senior Project Manager Substations/Energy South Wales Project Hybrid GBP75,000 salary

About The Role:
My client provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.

This role is focused on Electricity Transmission- They design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Their teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.
As part of this team, you ll be at the forefront of the transition to net zero, working with not just those around you, but across the Group- sharing learnings to deliver essential infrastructure services for life.

What will you be doing?
As a Senior Project Manager, you will be leading Electrical Transmission frameworks across the UK, with your first project based in South Wales.
You ll 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. Use your industry knowledge to contribute to new contract bids and achieve financial targets. Ready to lead and make a real impact?

Candidate Essentials
• National Grid Substation build experience - including workable knowledge of Rules, EPC / M&E Framework
• 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 history of delivery to time and cost

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