Dual Civil Project Manager - DNO Substation

Dual Civil Project Manager - Substations
National Grid Framework
£65,000 - £85,000 + Car/Allowance
Derbyshire

An established UK infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of two major National Grid substation projects not too far from each other.

The business is expanding its presence within the UK energy sector, with a growing pipeline of civil project across  substation and HVDC.  This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of two significant project from the early stages through construction, commissioning and final handover.
 
For this role, you will need to have experience working for a Tier 1 contractor delivering civil works across substation-based projects, with proven experience taking projects through to full handover.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the two projects, coordinating civil subcontract teams while maintaining a strong relationship with the client and wider project stakeholders.
 
Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the project through planning, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
Managing multidisciplinary project and site teams
Taking responsibility for programme, cost, quality and overall project performance.
Ensuring works are delivered safely and in accordance with project requirements.
Managing subcontractors, suppliers and key delivery partners.
Working within NEC contract arrangements and ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed.
Maintaining strong communication with the client and wider project stakeholders.
Identifying project risks and ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
About You

We are looking for an established Project Manager with experience delivering complex civil projects across the Transmission & Distribution market.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience working at Project Manager level for a Tier 1 or major infrastructure contractor.
Experience delivering major civil engineering projects across substation civils
Strong knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
Experience managing project programmes, commercial performance and multidisciplinary teams.
SMSTS and an appropriate CSCS
National Grid experience would be advantageous; however, candidates with experience across any DNO will be considered.
Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
A relevant engineering, construction or project management qualification.
The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a well-established contractor at a point of significant growth within the UK transmission and distribution market. The successful candidate will have responsibility for two  major substation project while also benefiting from a strong longer-term pipeline of work within the energy sector.

Package

The role offers a highly competitive salary of £65,000-£85,000 (DOE), making it one of the stronger Project Manager packages currently available within the market.

Ideally, candidates will be based within a reasonable distance of the project. However, for those living further afield, full lodge and subsistence payments can be provided on top of the base salary, opening the opportunity up to candidates across the UK.

The wider package also includes the choice of a company car or car allowance, depending on individual preference.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Project Manager from a substation, power or major infrastructure background and would like to find out more, please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Transmission & Distribution professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Transmission & Distribution  division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Luke Shaw on (phone number removed)/(phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.
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