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Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution
A leading UK energy infrastructure contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution to join their team in London on a hybrid basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact energy infrastructure projects contributing to the UK's net-zero ambitions, working across HV cable systems, overhead lines (OHL), and substations.
Responsibilities for Senior Project Manager
- Lead full project lifecycle delivery from planning and procurement through to execution and close-out
- Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout project delivery
- Establish and maintain a robust programme of works, managing critical path activities and key material deliveries
- Implement effective financial controls providing full visibility of project expenditure and accurate cost reporting
- Lead, motivate, and develop the project team to achieve milestones and objectives
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, CDM Regulations, and environmental legislation
- Fulfil the role of Principal Designer or Client Delegated Representative under CDM where required
- Deliver accurate project status reports including financial forecasts, SHESQ performance, and risk management data
- Support contract administration under NEC or equivalent frameworks
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Essential Requirements for Senior Project Manager
- 7+ years' project management experience within the high voltage sector up to 400kV
- Proven expertise in HV cable systems, overhead lines (OHL), and substations
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Competent in administration of engineering contracts including NEC3/NEC4 and FIDIC
- Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or Asta
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Project Management qualification such as APM PMQ, PMP, or PRINCE2
- Health and Safety certification such as SMSTS, NEBOSH, or IOSH
- Eligibility to work in the UK with flexibility to travel
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- Master's degree or MBA
- Membership of APM, PMI, ICE, CIOB, or RICS
- Technical knowledge of AIS/GIS substations, protection and control, and grid compliance
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