Project Director – Power Projects (Transmission & Distribution)
Location: Glasgow / Central Belt, Scotland
Salary: £100,000 – £120,000 + Car / Allowance + Bonus + Package
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days site / office, 2 days home)
The Opportunity
A Tier 1 contractor is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of major power infrastructure projects across Scotland, supporting long-term frameworks with key transmission clients.
You will be working on large-scale grid reinforcement and upgrade schemes forming part of the UK’s Net Zero strategy, delivering critical improvements to the transmission network.
Project Scope
Projects are focused on high-voltage transmission infrastructure, typically including:
* 400kV / 275kV / 132kV substations (new build and upgrades)
* Overhead Line (OHL) construction and refurbishment
* Underground cable (UGC) installations and grid connections
* Integration of renewable energy into the transmission network
Typical schemes range from £100m to £1bn+, delivered through multi-year frameworks across Scotland.
Role Overview
As Project Director, you will act as the Accountable Lead for project delivery, responsible for:
* Full lifecycle delivery: ECI → Design → Construction → Commissioning
* Commercial performance, programme management, and risk
* Leading multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, and operations
* Managing client and stakeholder relationships within regulated environments
Key Responsibilities
* Lead delivery of £100m+ power projects as No.1 on the scheme
* Drive programme performance across design, procurement, and construction
* Manage interfaces across substations, OHL, and cable packages
* Oversee NEC contract delivery, including risk and cost control
* Lead stakeholder engagement with clients, consultants, and supply chain
* Ensure compliance with CDM, HSEQ, and transmission standards
Required Experience
* Proven delivery of major infrastructure projects (£100m+)
* Experience within one or more sectors:
* Power & Energy (preferred)
* Utilities
* Rail
* Highways
* Aviation
* Environmental / Flood Defence
* Experience within a Tier 1 contractor or major project environment
* Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
* Demonstrable leadership of large, multi-disciplinary teams
Highly Desirable
* Experience in Transmission & Distribution (T&D)
* Exposure to OHL, substations, or high-voltage infrastructure