Role Profile:
* As Senior Project Manager of European Project, you will provide leadership across all project planning and high-voltage delivery activities, reporting to the Operations Director. You will oversee projects from sales handover through execution, commissioning, and client close-out, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
* The ideal candidate will have an engineering background with significant experience in HV substations and large-scale infrastructure projects, combined with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams across multiple geographies.
Job Description:
* Lead the execution of PEMAR substation EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) project in Belgium and other MV projects in the European market.
* Manage the full project lifecycle, including scope definition, planning, resource allocation, cost control, risk management, and reporting.
* Define project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables, ensuring compliance with SPI and CPI indicators produce and manage the project schedule so that all stakeholders are aware of their responsibilities.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, utilities, suppliers, and regulatory authorities so that we can expand our business with these strategic partners.
* Prepare and deliver progress reports, project documentation, and presentations to senior management and stakeholders. Attendance on site in Belgium will be required during construction phase.
* Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulations, and HSE standards.
* Manage multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors to deliver successful outcomes.
* Coordinate communication with clients and stakeholders, resolving issues quickly and effectively.
* Validate budgets, monitor costs, manage cashflow, and oversee billing schedules.
* Implement change control and variation processes, ensuring clear and timely communication across teams.
* Lead construction best practice and lean methods of project delivery to ensure our projects meet / exceed timeline and budget expectations.
* Ensure all projects are completed to programme and that O&M documentation is delivered in full and on time.
Requirements:
* BSc in Electrical Engineering plus a recognised Project Management qualification.
* Minimum 10 years’ experience leading large-scale HV and infrastructure projects in Europe.
* Proven technical expertise in HV substations, grid interface, MV/LV reticulation, transformers, switchgear, and protection schemes.
* Track record of delivering projects €3m–€50m in value on time and within budget.
* High level of technical understanding of HV/MV substations, protection systems, and grid integration.
* Experience managing budgets, procurement, cost control, and vendor negotiations