We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive EPC substation experience and strong P&L accountability. In this role, you will take ownership of financial performance, contract strategy, project delivery, and overall project leadership. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring the successful delivery of high-profile substations and electrical infrastructure projects across the UK.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of major infrastructure projects, guiding teams through strategic planning, commercial management, design development, and execution.

Competitive Salary 

Glasgow based. Hybrid work model. 

What will you do?

• Ensure high safety standards for safe and timely project delivery, site mobilisation, and achievement of critical project milestones.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams of Project Managers, Project Team Leaders, and Project Supervisors throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Take full P&L responsibility, ensuring projects are delivered within budget while optimising financial performance.
• Manage project revenue and budgets, track costs, and ensure profitability while meeting safety and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for tender preparation, providing essential support and guidance throughout the process.
• Drive early-stage project development, including engineering studies, environmental considerations, and strategic design decisions.
• Develop, approve, and oversee contract awards to ensure compliance with procurement regulations and industry best practices.
• Provide execution strategy for construction planning and delivery, ensuring adherence to schedule, safety, and quality standards.
• Direct and manage subcontractor relationships, ensuring compliance with NEC/FIDIC contracts, safety regulations, and CDM requirements.
• Engage stakeholders by collaborating with clients, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams to ensure project execution aligns with business objectives.
• Monitor project progress to ensure timely delivery and resolve any delays promptly.
• Oversee and actively engage with the engineering process to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Track and coordinate procurement activities to maintain the timely delivery of materials and services.
• Oversee project procurement to ensure materials and services are delivered in line with project schedules.
• Facilitate effective integration and communication between suppliers, engineering teams, site personnel, and clients.
• Maintain a strong presence on-site during construction, commissioning, and energisation phases, ensuring all activities meet quality and safety standards.
• Oversee final project delivery and handover, ensuring full compliance and client satisfaction.

Experience Required

• Extensive experience leading complex EPC substation projects, with a strong focus on financial oversight and delivery strategy.
• Significant project management experience within the power, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven P&L management expertise, ensuring profitability while meeting programme and stakeholder requirements.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating effective leadership from project inception through to successful completion.
• Experience leading project teams through the full project lifecycle, from tender stage through to handover.
• Strong contract negotiation and procurement management skills, with the ability to manage supplier and stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Experience managing budgets and cost control, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations, NEC/FIDIC contracts, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction processes, with the ability to manage engineering deliverables, material procurement, and site work schedules.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and engaging with clients and suppliers.
• Proven experience using project management methodologies, tools, and best practices within electrical substation projects.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, mitigation, and opportunity management.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification preferred.