Project Manager - Substations
Core
Lead a portfolio of equipment procurement and delivery projects for high-value, long-lead electrical assets (transformers, switchgear, etc.) across the UK electricity transmission network, managing the full lifecycle from sanction to commissioning and handover.
Role type
Senior EPC Project Manager (Energy Infrastructure)
Builds
Critical transmission equipment supply chain and delivery for T3 and beyond investment portfolio
Domain
Energy / Utilities / Electricity Transmission / Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure
Required skills
Project portfolio management, NEC contract management, commercial governance, financial forecasting, risk management, stakeholder engagement, supply chain coordination, manufacturing assurance, regulatory compliance (CDM/SHESQ), team leadership
Preferred skills
NEC3/NEC4 contract expertise, electricity transmission/substation knowledge, long-lead equipment procurement, EPC delivery models, international logistics, RIIO framework knowledge
Technologies
NEC3, NEC4, CDM regulations, SHESQ frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead equipment procurement and delivery projects through pre-construction to close-out; Manage project performance across scope, programme, cost, quality, risk, and budget; Act as NEC Project Manager maintaining contractual compliance; Support contracting strategy and tendering; Provide accurate financial forecasting and performance reporting; Coordinate equipment allocation and manage global supply chains; Oversee contractor delivery, FAT, and manufacturing assurance; Lead DCO application preparation; Mentor junior colleagues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
