We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Energy team. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects delivering upgrades and modifications to Transmission substation protection and control systems for National Grid and other customers within the Power Transmission industry.
This role will suit a Project Manager with experience in engineering or regulated environments, ideally within power transmission or a similar sector. Occasional travel to customer sites will be required.
Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple projects valued between £50k and £2 million, from initiation through to successful delivery
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, to specification, within budget, and to high levels of customer satisfaction
- Take full financial responsibility for assigned projects
- Lead, motivate, and manage teams of hardware, software, and installation engineers
- Manage and coordinate subcontractors
- Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety standards, working closely with internal Q,E,H&S specialists
- Hold regular progress and review meetings with clients
- Support future business growth through excellent project delivery and strong customer relationships
Essential Requirements
- Proven project management experience within an engineering or regulated industry (power transmission/energy preferred)
- Strong experience planning and scheduling using Microsoft Project
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Commercially astute, with the ability to identify and mitigate xwzovoh technical and commercial risks
- Demonstrable track record of delivering projects to timescale, margin, quality, and customer satisfaction targets
- Experience managing subcontractors
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays
Desirable Requirements
- Experience working under NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
- APM Practitioner Qualification or equivalent (or working towards)
- Experience with project proposals and bid support