Senior Project Manager

A leading UK energy infrastructure contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution to join their team in London on a hybrid basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact energy infrastructure projects contributing to the UK's net-zero ambitions, working across HV cable systems, overhead lines (OHL), and substations.

Responsibilities for Senior Project Manager:

• Lead full project lifecycle delivery from planning and procurement through to execution and close-out
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout project delivery
• Establish and maintain a robust programme of works, managing critical path activities and key material deliveries
• Implement effective financial controls providing full visibility of project expenditure and accurate cost reporting
• Lead, motivate, and develop the project team to achieve milestones and objectives
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, CDM Regulations, and environmental legislation
• Fulfil the role of Principal Designer or Client Delegated Representative under CDM where required
• Deliver accurate project status reports including financial forecasts, SHESQ performance, and risk management data
• Support contract administration under NEC or equivalent frameworks

Essential Requirements for Senior Project Manager:

• 7+ years' project management experience within the high voltage sector up to 400kV
• Proven expertise in HV cable systems, overhead lines (OHL), and substations
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Competent in administration of engineering contracts including NEC3/NEC4 and FIDIC
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or Asta
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Project Management qualification such as APM PMQ, PMP, or PRINCE2
• Health and Safety certification such as SMSTS, NEBOSH, or IOSH
• Eligibility to work in the UK with flexibility to travel

Desirable:

• Master's degree or MBA
• Membership of APM, PMI, ICE, CIOB, or RICS
• Technical knowledge of AIS/GIS substations, protection and control, and grid compliance