Senior Transmission PM – Cable Tunnel & Grid Upgrade

Egis; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a strategic transmission infrastructure project in the UK, delivering a 2.2km cable tunnel and related works under the ASTI framework. The role requires coordination across main works contractors, interface management, and adherence to Ofgem approvals.

You will manage risk, schedule and budget while ensuring compliance with CDM, NEC4 contracts, and environmental obligations, aiming for safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Project Management, preferably in Transmission & Distribution.
• Knowledge of BP/SR106 Commissioning and Decommissioning.
• Knowledge of BP/SR188 Design Management and BP135 Drawings management process.
• Knowledge of UK transmission system engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of the cable tunnel and infrastructure, align with ASTI framework requirements and Ofgem.
• Manage the Main Works Contractor and coordinate construction activities, with early works commencing February 2025.
• Coordinate the construction of new Cable Sealing End Compounds (CSECs) in Tilbury and Gravesend and oversee the 2.2km cable tunnel beneath the River Thames.
• Coordinate disconnection and decommissioning of existing cables and reconductoring/uprating of overhead lines between Tilbury, Kingsnorth and Grain substations.
• Monitor project budget, schedule, and quality; provide regular status reports on SHESQ performance and risk management.

Skills

Project Management

BP/SR106 Commissioning

BP/SR188 Design Management

Drawings management

NEC4 contracts

CDM knowledge

Job description

Egis seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a strategic transmission infrastructure project in the UK, delivering a 2.2km cable tunnel and related works under the ASTI framework. The role requires coordination across main works contractors, interface management, and adherence to Ofgem approvals.

You will manage risk, schedule and budget while ensuring compliance with CDM, NEC4 contracts, and environmental obligations, aiming for safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.