Job Title: Project Manager (National Grid Projects)
Location: South West / South Wales (with nationwide travel as required)
Department: Substations Contract Management - PMO
Reports To: Head of Portfolio
Direct Reports: None
Grade: D
Pay Rate: 700/day Umbrella or PAYE equivalent
Start Date: March 3rd 2026
Duration: Until August 14th 2026
Purpose of the Role:
Are you ready to take ownership of delivering critical infrastructure projects? We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to work across Electrical Transmission frameworks, with an initial focus on projects in the South West and South Wales.
In this role, you will manage a portfolio of M&E substation projects from inception through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, environmental performance, and commercial delivery. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage project risks, and ensure successful delivery on time and within budget, while also contributing to future tender opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead construction teams in delivering a portfolio of M&E projects through the full lifecycle, from initiation to completion.
Provide strategic leadership in health, safety, and environmental management to drive best-in-class standards.
Deliver projects in line with agreed time, cost, and quality targets.
Work closely with planning teams to ensure robust delivery programmes are in place and progress is effectively monitored.
Foster a cohesive team environment across Construction, Commercial, Design, and Engineering functions.
Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
Provide leadership on technical and contractual matters to ensure timely resolution of issues.
Contribute to tender submissions and new contract bids using sector knowledge and experience.
Support preparation of monthly CVR reporting alongside the Commercial Manager.
Apply strong commercial awareness to meet or exceed financial and performance targets.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Demonstrable experience delivering National Grid substation build projects, including working knowledge of Safety Rules, EPC, and M&E framework environments.
Proven leadership on Design & Build projects managing cross-functional teams.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
Relevant qualification in construction, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Professional Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, PMP, or equivalent).
Strong commercial acumen with experience administering NEC contracts.
Demonstrated ability to manage project risk and drive performance outcomes.
Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements including HSWA, CDM, EAWR, and associated legislation.
Experience managing project budgets with a track record of delivering to programme and cost.
Familiarity with project management software and reporting tools.
Ability to lead projects through all lifecycle stages from development to handover.
Our Commitment:
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We actively promote equality of opportunity, value individual contributions, and strive to create an environment free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment.
We recognise the importance of employee wellbeing and provide access to support services designed to help our people stay healthy, balanced, and supported both at work and at home.
If you are an experienced Project Manager looking to deliver complex transmission infrastructure projects within a high-performing environment, we would welcome your application.
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