Project Manager
Location: Site-based; Inverness, Scotland
Rate: £500 - £600 per day (Outside IR35)
Duration: 12-month rolling contract (2-3 years' scope)
Start Date: ASAPTurner Lovell are recruiting on behalf of an international engineering group delivering complex, large-scale energy projects, for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a 400kV grid-connected infrastructure project. The role will focus on the mechanical and electrical delivery of the project, with the civil works already completed.
This is a site-based, delivery-focused role with a strong client-facing element, requiring hands-on management of subcontractors and contractors on site. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and commercially compliant delivery of the M&E scope.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the on-site delivery of mechanical and electrical works on a 400kV grid connection project
Manage contractual obligations in line with NEC3 contracts
Support contract administration, change control, and claims management activities
Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and opportunities
Provide regular progress, programme, and commercial reporting to senior stakeholders
Maintain a strong site presence, providing direct leadership to subcontractors and construction partners
Act as a key interface between principal contractor, the client, and wider project stakeholders
Coordinate engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities
Ensure delivery to programme, cost, quality, and HSE requirementsRequirements
Proven experience as a Project Manager on major power, utilities, or infrastructure projects
Strong background delivering M&E scopes within complex construction environments
Demonstrable contract management and subcontractor management experience
Working knowledge of NEC3 contracts, including variations and claims
Experience in client-facing, site-based roles
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and drive delivery on site
Experience on high-voltage transmission or grid connection projects (up to 400kV)
Background working for a principal contractor or EPC organisation
If you are an experienced Project Manager looking for a long-term site-based contract on a major UK transmission project, please apply or contact Hope Brown at (url removed) for more information