Project Manager

A well-established client of ours are looking for a Project Manager for the delivery of essential infrastructure projects across electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy and customer connection frameworks, with an emphasis on a National Grid substation in the Wiltshire area.

This assignment will start 13/04/2026 and last 6 months.

This would be an inside IR35 role.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead multidisciplinary construction and engineering teams through end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring alignment across civil, M&E, and commercial workstreams.
• Deliver projects to agreed time, cost, quality, and safety requirements.
• Drive a cohesive project team ethos across Construction Managers, Commercial Managers, Design Leads, and Project Engineers.
• Provide strong safety leadership, including preparation and oversight of Health & Safety Plans, Method Statements, and Risk Assessments.
• Maintain the highest standards of HSEQ performance and ensure compliance with company procedures and UK legislation.
• Work closely with planning teams to develop and monitor delivery programmes.
• Plan and schedule current and future works, ensuring resource availability and programme accuracy.
• Lead project risk management and ensure timely resolution of technical and contractual issues.
• Support preparation of monthly CVRs and ensure projects meet or exceed commercial targets.
• Manage subcontractor procurement and performance.
• Apply working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial governance.
• Build strong relationships with clients through progress meetings, audits, and formal communications.
• Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment across project phases.
• Resolve design and technical issues encountered during delivery.
• Ensure CDM compliance and support Principal Contractor responsibilities when required.

Key skills & experience required:

• Proven experience managing energy/utility projects, ideally across electrical transmission and distribution (11kV-400kV).
• Strong understanding of HV networks, substations, switchgear, and utility construction environments.
• Experience with NEC contract frameworks and commercial management.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of complex projects and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong planning, budgeting, estimating, and cost‑control capability, including CVR work.
• Competent user of digital tools and project management software.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Project management certification (e.g., APM, PRINCE2) preferred.
• SMSTS or equivalent safety certification.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel frequently.

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