Senior Substation Project Lead | £100m+ Civils & Electrical

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a £100m substation project in Central Belt Scotland. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in substations and heavy civils, with proven leadership in managing large-scale projects. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, project ownership, and ensuring delivery on time and budget. The position offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression within an inclusive company that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Mentoring programmes

Qualifications

• Essential experience in substations including new-build delivery.
• Strong background in heavy civils within an energy/utilities context.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the project, ensuring delivery to agreed targets.
• Lead on stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive safety and wellbeing culture across the project.

Skills

Experience in substations

Heavy civils background

Knowledge of planning submissions

Pre-construction and design management

Managing large-scale projects

Strong commercial awareness

Leading multidisciplinary teams

Project delivery on time

Passion for innovation

Job description

A leading UK infrastructure company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a £100m substation project in Central Belt Scotland. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in substations and heavy civils, with proven leadership in managing large-scale projects. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, project ownership, and ensuring delivery on time and budget. The position offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression within an inclusive company that values innovation and continuous improvement.