Project Manager

Project Manager – Energy Transmission (m/f/d)
 Location: UK-Wide (with a focus on East England)
 Type: Permanent |  Voltage Range: Up to 400kV

We are supporting a fast-growing energy infrastructure contractor delivering power transmission and distribution (T&D) projects across the UK. They are now looking for a Project Manager to lead complex substation, cabling, and overhead line schemes from inception through to completion.

This is a strategic hire with full commercial ownership and delivery responsibility, ideal for someone ready to step into a leadership role on national grid infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Own project delivery from start to finish, ensuring alignment with business strategy and client expectations

• Oversee financial performance, commercial risk, and contractual compliance

• Lead cross-functional teams including engineers, subcontractors, and enabling functions

• Embed a strong safety culture and ensure Zero Harm principles are upheld across all sites

• Manage client relationships and act as a key decision-maker during project execution

• Support the tendering process and influence future project wins

• Conduct safety tours, manage SHEQ documentation, and ensure project audits are completed

• Promote a collaborative culture across delivery, engineering, and commercial teams

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience delivering major T&D infrastructure projects (substations, cabling or OHL)

• Strong people management skills and the ability to lead multi-site teams

• Sound commercial understanding with budget and cost control exposure

• Experience in both tendering and managing complex EPC contracts

• Confident communicator, capable of managing internal and external stakeholders

• Able to work through ambiguity and resolve challenges in dynamic project environments

• Comfortable managing projects up to 400kV

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary (negotiable based on experience)

• Company vehicle or allowance

• Private health cover

• Daily subsistence package

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Inclusive, people-first company culture with long-term progression

Apply now to take charge of key national energy projects and shape the UK’s power infrastructure future.