About the role
Our work matters to millions. It’ll matter to you too. Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Site-Based Senior Project Manager and be a key part of delivering complex, meaningful, and impactful projects.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, management, and delivery of major projects spanning the London / Surrey area. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of each project, contributing to the future of sustainable energy infrastructure in England and Wales.
In return we offer you.
£Competitive – DOA + excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car, generous bonus and Subsistence Allowances (subject to T&C’s of role).
Opportunity to shape what’s next in a pivotal project management role with an industry leader. Your work will matter to society as you help us shape large‑scale power engineering projects.
When it comes to developing our people, our project management team is award‑winning. As a Senior Project Manager you’ll get to:
- Work for the largest infrastructure company in the UK
- Secure a future in an industry that’s enjoying significant investment
- Take pride in adding your talents to our focus on building sustainably Power for the future
- Lead and inspire a multi‑skilled team and set the tone for large infrastructure projects
- Take charge of all aspects of project delivery – from initiation, planning and design, to delivery, monitoring, commissioning, and handover
- Be part of something big by helping us to connect communities and build sustainably
- Benefit from a project management development pathway towards chartership with the Association for Project Management
- Prove yourself and lead bigger and bigger projects in a rapidly growing industry
- Build relationships with clients and other stakeholders
- Be a critical part of a business that’s embedding innovation into all we do
What you’ll be doing
- Prepare internal and external reports and liaise with stakeholders
- Ensure reports provide relevant information that enables informed, cost‑effective decisions aligned with overall strategy
- Lead a relentless focus on Zero Harm and keep up to date with changes in legislation
- Develop, implement and update resource allocation plans (OBS) and raise appropriate requests
- Develop high‑performing diverse teams, promote a pipeline of talent, and support internal training through mentoring and performance management
- Lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes
- Ensure procurement plans align with overall project plans to deliver materials and resources on schedule
- Ensure all work is undertaken with a view to handover and certification
- Develop, implement, review and periodically update resource‑loaded schedules
- Ensure expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to maintain cost control
- Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project delivery – data‑driven decisions
Who we’re looking for
- Project delivery experience ensuring high quality and safety standards
- Experience in Power/Utilities within large infrastructure projects
- Strong communication skills to manage, mentor and empower your team
- The confidence and credibility to liaise with business leaders
- Commercial acumen to control costs and keep projects within budget
- Understanding of standard forms of contracts and performance evaluation techniques
Additional benefits and support
- Competitive salary and rewards – DOA, bonuses and site allowances
- Company car, generous bonus and subsistence allowances (subject to T&C’s)
- Chartership development pathway with the Association for Project Management
- Recognition scheme, pension, share plan and employee assistance programme
- Generous annual and volunteering leave; flexible benefits window (additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI, etc.)
- Hybrid working where applicable
- Enhanced sickness, maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption schemes and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Broad learning opportunities, including professional qualifications
- Company‑funded social events and wellbeing sessions
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