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Project Manager – National Grid Experience Essential
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-voltage substation and energy infrastructure projects from initiation through to successful handover.
Location: England / Wales / Scotland / Northern Ireland Salary: Competitive (DOE) Contract: Full-time, 45 hours per week
National Grid project delivery experience is essential for this role.
About the Client
Founded in 2009, our client specialises in the design, installation, and commissioning of high-voltage substation systems up to 400kV. They collaborate with National Grid, DNOs, iDNOs, and renewable energy providers across the UK, delivering key projects such as:
- 33/11kV and 132/33kV turnkey substations
- BESS installations up to 67MW
- Large-scale solar PV developments
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead HV substation and energy infrastructure projects from planning through to completion
- Act as the primary point of contact for National Grid project teams and stakeholders
- Manage project budgets, programmes, risks, and subcontractor performance
- Ensure compliance with:
- National Grid technical standards
- CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations
- Health & Safety (H&S) requirements
Requirements
- Proven experience delivering projects within a National Grid environment
- Strong track record managing large-scale transmission, distribution, or utility infrastructure projects
- Excellent commercial awareness and health & safety knowledge
- PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or PRINCE2 qualifications desirable
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Why Join?
- Opportunity to lead nationally significant transmission and renewable energy projects, with growing responsibility as the business expands
- Competitive salary package
- Car allowance
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Lodge allowance for qualifying projects
- Career development within a growing specialist contractor
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