We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major National Grid infrastructure project based in Oswestry. This is a high‑profile scheme within an ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) environment, offering long‑term work certainty over the next 4‑5 years. This role provides the chance to take ownership of a significant energy project in a central location, with clear visibility and exposure to senior leadership. You’ll report directly to the Senior Operations Manager for the Northwest region, with a clear line of sight to the England & Wales Energy Director, creating excellent opportunities for career progression within a major programme.
Responsibilities
* Lead the successful delivery of a major infrastructure project from pre‑construction through to completion
* Manage programme, budget, risk, and stakeholder engagement across all project phases
* Drive performance across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safety, quality, and commercial objectives are met
* Work closely within an ECI framework, influencing design, planning and delivery strategies
* Provide regular reporting to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a Senior Project Manager role within infrastructure or energy projects
* Strong background working with National Grid or similar utilities frameworks
* Experience across substations, underground cabling, or overhead line (OHL) projects
* Degree‑qualified in a relevant discipline
* Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and commercial awareness
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
* Flexible and adaptable working
* Family friendly policies and work/life approach
* Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
* Contributory pension scheme
* Annual bonus scheme
* Recognition scheme and long service awards
* Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
* We also provide the option to participate in our share‑save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
About our Energy business unit
We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators. Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying and jointing of cables (fluid‑filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair and refurbishment services. We are looking for people who share our passion for delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company. Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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