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
* Ensure successful delivery of turnkey HV substation projects.
* Act as the primary escalation point for project teams, working closely with customer‑side project PMs.
* Coordinate with Technical, Procurement, Installation & Commissioning, and wider functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
* Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety, …
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