Senior Project Manager Location: Middlewich, Cheshire (office) and site based £53,280 - £66,000 plus strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support. Full Time / Permanent Closing Date: 4th September Help us create a better future, quicker! At SP Energy Networks, we’re building the electricity networks of the future. Our mission is to deliver safe, secure, and sustainable power to the communities we serve, while supporting the transition to renewable energy. We’re investing in innovation and technology to meet evolving demands—and we know that people are central to this journey. We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager (Delivery) to join our SP Manweb team in Mid-Cheshire district and lead the delivery of high-voltage projects up to 33kV, with values ranging from £100k to £2m. What you’ll be doing Reporting to the Head of Delivery, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of capital investment and connections projects across the HV and EHV portfolio. You’ll ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory obligations, while maintaining high standards of customer service and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of HV/EHV projects (up to 33kV) from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business plan objectives and regulatory requirements. Manage project budgets ranging from £100k to £2m, ensuring cost-effective delivery and optimisation of incentive mechanisms. Develop and maintain robust project plans to minimise customer outages and ensure timely delivery. Oversee contract management and CDM compliance, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Engage with customers, stakeholders, and local communities to support project delivery and communication. Monitor and report on performance metrics including Customer Minutes Lost, Customer Interruptions, Time to Connect, and Guaranteed Standards. Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. Integrate Operational Excellence principles and ensure accurate data capture in corporate systems What you’ll bring Proven experience in project delivery within the electricity distribution sector, ideally on HV/EHV networks. Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and incentive mechanisms. Excellent stakeholder and customer engagement skills. Commercial awareness and ability to balance project delivery with customer service. Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills. High level of computer literacy, including SAP, NAMS, and other IT systems. Working knowledge of interconnected LV networks is desirable. Essential Requirements HNC/D (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering), or equivalent relevant experience. Valid UK Driving Licence. What’s in it for you As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include: 36 days annual leave Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme Payroll giving and charity matched funding Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments Life Assurance (4x salary) Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more Why SP Energy Networks SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in. We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com. Mobility Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements. I MPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below September-5-2025