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Project Manager - Substations

Ford & Stanley Recruitment
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Sherborne, Dorset DT9, England

Salary

£60,000 - £75,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The position is for a Project Manager (Substations) in the South West, offering a salary of up to £75,000 plus a car allowance.
  • The role requires a strong background in the transmission and distribution industry with a preference for candidates with 400kv experience.
  • Key responsibilities include leading construction teams, managing health and safety, and ensuring project delivery within time and budget.
  • Candidates should possess exceptional communication skills and have experience with National Grid, though this is highly desirable rather than essential.
  • The company offers flexible working arrangements, a clear path for career development, and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave.

Project Manager (Substations) | South West | Up to £75,000 plus car allowance | 

Are you ready to take on an exciting leadership role within the Energy sector? Join a fast-growing Tier 1 contractor involved in delivering some of the most interesting transmission and distribution projects in the UK. We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a dynamic team on a hybrid basis for Projects based in the South West.

Opportunity 

As Project Manager, you will be required to deliver full life cycle projects from feasibility to design and build as part of the leading power contractors to National Grid. 

Due to increased demand for their services, we are delighted to be partnered in the search for an experienced Project Manager  to work within their Electrical Transmission Business Unit on the National Grid EPC Substations, and M&E RIIO-T2 Frameworks across the UK.

Key responsibilities 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 project’s 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.
Why Should You Apply?
  • Work with a Leader: Be part of one of the biggest names in the energy services industry in the UK. 
  • Exciting Projects: Opportunity to contribute to high-profile frameworks and projects worth billions.
  • Career Development: Access to training, courses, and a clear path for progression.
  • Flexible Working: An organisation that puts emphasis on  workplace flexibility
  • Excellent Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days’ bank holiday, Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Private health care, Reward Benefit, Company car plus fuel card
Essential Criteria:
  1. A strong background in the transmission and distribution industry
  2. Previous 400kv experience 
  3. Knowledge of commercial principles and project management experience.
  4. Experience with National Grid is highly desirable.
  5. Exceptional communication skills to manage relationships with stakeholders and subcontractors effectively.

Likely Job Titles: Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, Substation Lead, 400kv Project Manager, T&D Manager, Portfolio Manager, Energy Manager

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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