Job Description

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.Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

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