Astute are partnered with Capula, part of the EDF Group, a long-established and highly reputable system integration specialist operating across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, Capula are looking for a Project Manager to join their Energy team, based in Stone with flexible working available.
This is a delivery-focused role managing upgrade and modification projects for Transmission substation protection and control systems, primarily for National Grid and other Power Transmission clients.
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering complex engineering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.
Responsibilities and duties of the Project Manager role
As the Project Manager, you will be:
Managing multiple projects ranging from £50K to £2M from start to finish
Delivering projects to scope, budget, quality, and programme targets
Owning full financial responsibility for assigned projects
Managing subcontractors and external suppliers
Leading multi-disciplinary teams (hardware, software, installation engineers)
Running client progress and review meetings
Ensuring full compliance with QEHS requirements across all projects
Identifying and managing commercial and technical risks early
Supporting project delivery using planning and scheduling tools
Helping secure future work through strong client relationships and delivery performance
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Project management experience in an engineering environment
Ideally experience in Power Transmission / regulated industries
Strong experience using Microsoft Project for planning and scheduling
Ability to manage subcontractors and complex project delivery
Strong commercial awareness and risk management skills
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel / stay away when required
Strong track record of delivering projects to time, cost, and quality
Experience working with NEC3 / NEC4 contractsDesirable:
APM qualification (or working towards it)
Experience in bid work / project proposals
Personal Skills
The Project Manager role would suit someone who is:
Strong communicator with internal and external stakeholders
Commercially aware and detail focused
A confident leader with team management experience
Organised and able to manage multiple projects
Proactive in identifying and resolving issues
Calm under pressure and delivery focused
Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
28 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible working arrangements
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Private healthcare
Lifestyle screening
Salary sacrifice schemes
Mental health assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Support toward professional registration (IEng / CEng) and paid membership fees
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