Project Manager (Civil) Location: Office – Grimsby and Compound – Bury-St-Edmunds Relatable Projects: Highways, Rail, Water Treatment, Oil and Gas, Green Energy, Hydro Energy, Substations, Large Scale Earthworks Sector: Power / Major Civils Infrastructure Type: Full-time, Permanent
Be part of one of the largest upgrades to the UK power network in decades — a transformative, high-value project that will shape the nation's energy future.
We're looking for a Project Manager to take the lead on complex technical set up and delivery of critical infrastructure in the Power sector. If you're passionate about delivering technical excellence, driving safety, and managing major infrastructure at scale, we want to hear from you.
You'll provide technical construction of the civil engineering elements to enable large scale OLE infrastructure. Do you have a background in enabling works, Civil Engineering or Structures? If the answer is yes, this could be the role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing buildability and construction input into the detailed design completed by the Lot 1 designers
* Clearing the way of all constraints to allow the new overhead lines to be built
* Installing all temporary works, haul roads, drainage, compounds
* Managing Utility diversions
* Installing permanent overhead line tower foundations
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Track record of delivering major infrastructure projects (Power, Electrification, Civils, Rail, Highways, Wastewater or similar)
* Strong HSE management and leadership capabilities
* Deep understanding of project delivery lifecycle – scope, schedule, cost, and quality
* Effective contractor management and construction knowledge
* Quality management expertise and attention to technical detail
* Temporary Works Knowledge
* Design & Build experience
* Degree in Civil Engineering or similar qualification, including apprenticeship routes, and on-the-job experience
Desirable Experience:
* Transmission Power Projects
* National Grid Projects experience
* GIS Mapping
* DFMA product coordination
Why Join This Project?
* Stability and very long-term work
* Work on one of the most significant energy upgrades in UK history
* Career-defining opportunity with high visibility and impact
* Supportive, forward-thinking team culture
* Strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation
The upgrade is for the route between Norwich and Tilbury. Do you want to work on a large scale power project in excess of 40km? Then join us in these early phases and make your mark. The project will require travel to Birmingham and Bury St Edmunds in the first 12 months before mobilising to South Essex in 2027.
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