Senior Project Manager - Electrical Transmission

Our client is a renowned Tier1 contracting group working across the civil engineering, energy & utilities sectors. Due to securing multi frameworks and capital projects, they are looking to recruit aSenior Project Managerto work on their Electrical Transmission projects.

As aSenior Project Manager,you will be part of our Electrical Transmission management teamwho are responsiblefor managing the civil and M&E delivery teams of the National Grid EPC Substations, and M&E RIIO-T2 Frameworks.

Their Electrical Transmission business unit is working on behalf of clients including National Grid and SSE on a range of Infrastructure Project Development and EPC Capital projects.

As a Senior Project Manager your duties & responsibilities will include:

• Leading the construction team in delivering a portfolio of M&E projects through the end-to-end process from project initiation to completion.
• Strategic health, safety and environmental management and leadership to drive the highest standards.
• Delivery of the projects portfolio to the agreed time, cost, and quality requirements
• Work closely with the planning team to ensure delivery programmes are in place and progress is monitored
• Drive the Project team ethos to ensure the Construction Manager, Commercial Manager, Design Lead and Project Engineers function as a cohesive management team
• Drive risk management for the Projects
• Provide leadership and guidance on technical and contractual matters to ensure timely resolution
• Contribute to new contract tender bids using industry knowledge
• Support the preparation of monthly CVR in conjunction with the Commercial Manager
• Being commercially astute, lead the management team to deliver the balanced scorecard and meet/exceed contract financial terms and targets

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

• Previous project management experience gained within electrical infrastructure
• Knowledge of the Electrical Transmission and Distribution industry is essential.
• PersonAuthorisation Certificate
• Able to demonstrate ownership of a portfolio of projects of varying values and complexities
• Previous experience within design and build contracts desirable
• Appreciation and understanding of commercial management
• Able to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Hold a relevant Project Management qualification or equivalent