Senior Project Manager

Job Description:

Our client delivers critical infrastructure projects that power the UK—across electricity, gas, water, telecoms, and EV charging. Since 2010, our growth has been built on technical excellence, safety, and lasting client relationships. We’re now seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to take ownership of high-value and high-risk Private Networks projects, managing them through their full lifecycle.

This role offers the opportunity to lead technically challenging programmes, mentor project teams, and shape the delivery of customer-owned high and low voltage networks nationwide.

The Role:

• Manage a portfolio of Private Network projects, ensuring safety, quality, and financial performance
• Deliver projects from design through to handover, meeting time, budget, and client expectations
• Lead risk and change management to protect project outcomes
• Conduct and record regular SHEQ tours, ensuring full compliance across all works
• Oversee project documentation in line with the Business Management System
• Mentor and manage Project Managers, providing both technical and behavioural guidance
• Represent the client professionally to all stakeholders, fostering strong working relationships
• Support the Head of Private Networks in achieving strategic business objectives

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven leadership experience managing high-value projects (typically < £5M) in MEICA, utility, or technical construction environments
• NVQ Level 4 or above in engineering, construction, or management (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years in technically complex electrical or mechanical networks
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and notifiable project requirements
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
• Experience in sales, estimating, design, and delivery of high-voltage networks
• Understanding of control, protection, and automation schemes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• SSSTS/SMSTS, EUSR/CSCS/ECS, and First Aid at Work

Desirable:

• Incorporated Engineer (MIET) or working towards
• APM, PMI, or PRINCE2 project management certification (or equivalent)
• Experience in renewable, embedded generation, gas, water, or data systems
• Knowledge of Trimble or AutoCAD

What The Client Offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Up to 5 extra days holiday for long service
• Option to purchase 5 additional holiday days per year
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 2x Death in Service Cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Green Car Scheme
• Private health cover (fully funded after probation)
• Opportunity to lead significant infrastructure projects with real national impact