Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure
Project Director Substations
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Project Director – Substations
Location: Motherwell
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure | Energy Division
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is at the forefront of delivering critical energy infrastructure that supports the UK’s net zero ambitions. Due to continued growth within our Energy division, we are seeking an experienced Project Director (Substations) to lead the delivery of major HV and EHV substation projects across Scotland.
This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for safety, programme, commercial performance, and client satisfaction on complex, high-value schemes.
The Role
As Project Director, you will lead the strategic direction and delivery of substation projects from early engagement through to commissioning and handover. You will work closely with clients, internal teams, and supply chain partners to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Overall leadership and governance of HV/EHV substation projects (typically 132kV–400kV)
- Full P&L responsibility, including cost control, risk, and opportunity management
- Lead multi-disciplinary project teams across civil, electrical, and commissioning scopes
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative client relationships
- Champion excellence in health, safety, environment, and quality
- Provide input into bids, frameworks, and early contractor involvement activities
About You
- Extensive experience delivering large-scale HV/EHV substation projects
- Strong understanding of civil, electrical installation, and commissioning phases
- Proven senior leadership experience within major energy or infrastructure projects
- Strong commercial and contractual expertise (NEC experience preferred)
- Confident, values-led leader with excellent stakeholder management skills
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Why Morgan Sindall Infrastructure?
- Market-leading position in UK energy infrastructure
- Long-term frameworks and collaborative client relationships
- Opportunity to shape nationally significant projects
- Competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits
- A culture built on integrity, inclusivity, and long-term thinking
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