Project Manager
* Location: Site-based; South West / South Wales
* Rate: £700 a day (negotiable dependent on experience)
* Duration: 6-monthcontract (possible extension)
* Start Date: ASAP
Turner Lovell are recruiting on behalf of a major UK infrastructure delivery organisation for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of Electrical Transmission and Substation projects across the Southwest and South Wales.
The role sits within a Substations Contract Management PMO and will focus on the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of M&E projects under National Grid frameworks. This is a delivery-focused, site-based position requiring strong leadership across construction, commercial, and engineering functions, with a heavy emphasis on health, safety, and commercial performance.
The successful candidate will oversee projects from initiation through to completion, acting as a key interface with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while ensuring delivery to programme, cost, quality, and HSE standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of a portfolio of M&E National Grid substation sites and electrical transmission projects from initiation through to completion
Provide strong health, safety, and environmental leadership to drive best-in-class standards on site
Ensure projects are delivered to agreed time, cost, quality, and commercial targets
Work closely with planning teams to develop, manage, and monitor delivery programmes
Lead and align the wider project management team, including Construction,
Commercial, Design, and Engineering functions
Drive effective risk and opportunity management across the project portfolio
Provide leadership on technical and contractual matters to support timely issue resolution
Support the preparation of monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliation) in conjunction with the Commercial Manager
Contribute technical and industry expertise to new contract tender submissions
Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements
Proven experience delivering National Grid substation or electrical transmission projects
Strong working knowledge of NG specifications, rules, and EPC / M&E frameworks
Demonstrable experience leading Design & Build projects and cross-functional delivery teams
Strong commercial acumen with hands-on NEC contract management experience
Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills
Formal qualification in construction, engineering, or project management (APM, PMP or equivalent)
Strong understanding of UK regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, CDM Regulations, and the Electricity at Work Regulations
Proven ability to manage risk, opportunity, budgets, and programme delivery
Experience delivering projects through the full lifecycle, from pre-construction to handover
Proficient in the use of project management and reporting softwareIf you are an experienced Project Manager with a background in National Grid substations or electrical transmission projects and are looking for a long-term opportunity within a major UK framework, please apply or contact Hope Brown ((url removed)) for further information