Lead Project Manager
* Location: Hybrid; Newcastle with occasional visits to project site (Scotland)
* Rate: £600 - £650 per day + expenses
* Duration: 6 months+ (3-year framework)
* Start Date: ASAP / Jan 2026
Turner Lovell are recruiting on behalf of a global engineering organisation delivering major high-voltage substation and grid infrastructure projects across the UK. We are seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of turnkey HV substation projects, working within a multi-disciplinary Systems delivery environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior project leader with strong commercial, contractual, and technical oversight skills to drive end-to-end delivery for key UK transmission customers. Work for a pioneering principal contractor in this hands-on leadership position, delivering the full EPC for GIS substations and take ownership of key client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Ensure successful delivery of turnkey HV substation projects.
2. Act as the primary escalation point for project teams, working closely with customer-side project PMs.
3. Coordinate with Technical, Procurement, Installation & Commissioning, and wider functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
4. Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety,...