Mane Contract Services
Senior Project Manager
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Senior Project Manager – National Grid Substation Projects
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Type: Contract (6 Months)
Day Rate: Up to £800 per day
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in National Grid substation construction and Design & Build (D&B) projects to take full accountability for the delivery of a flagship infrastructure project based in Leeds.
In this senior leadership position, you will lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage client and supply-chain interfaces, and maintain stringent control over programme, commercial targets, HSE compliance, and technical delivery under NEC contract conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex National Grid substation D&B packages from engineering through to commissioning and handover.
- Manage multidisciplinary workstreams across civil engineering, electrical, commercial, procurement, and HSE.
- Ensure all delivery adheres strictly to National Grid requirements, Safety Rules (SRs), and EPC/M&E framework specifications.
- Administer commercial performance under NEC contracts, including change management, early warnings, compensation events, and cost forecasting.
- Drive project governance, progress reviews, risk mitigation strategies, and client reporting.
- Champion safety leadership in compliance with CDM 2015 and Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR).
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Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
- Proven experience delivering National Grid substation construction/infrastructure projects.
- Direct working knowledge of National Grid Safety Rules (SRs) and operational standards.
- Strong commercial acumen and hands-on experience administering NEC contracts.
- Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary EPC/M&E teams.
- Robust understanding of CDM, HSWA, and EAWR compliance.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
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Desirable:
- Formal qualification in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management (APM, PRINCE2, etc.).
- Experience with NEC4 contracts.
- High-voltage (HV) transmission and distribution programme delivery.
- NEBOSH certification.
How to Apply
To apply or discuss the role in confidence, submit your application via LinkedIn or email your CV directly to i.kendrick@mane.co.uk.
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