_{13th September, 2024}

Project Manager - Substations
UK with hybrid or remote working
Competitive salary + car & package


Our client is one of the largest Utility EPC Contractors in the UK and Ireland. They provide essential infrastructure services within the energy, water, transport and telecommunications sectors. They have built and maintained relationships with a number of large clients including National Grid, Scottish Power and Western Power, and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. They are a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, and operate a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.

The energy team plays a key role helping the UK achieve its 2050 net zero target through the design and construction of power infrastructure that links up renewable energy and other low carbon power sources to the customers that need it.

Their main clients are investing more in new large capital projects in the next 10 years that they have in the previous 30 years combined. Due to the high demands of the energy transition they have an excellent pipeline of work for the foreseeable future providing the right candidates the opportunity to join a very stable growing business and build their career over the next 10 years and beyond.


The role

We are looking for a Project Manager to be part of the Operational Team and help with the successful delivery of Substations. Potential projects will include both the full refurbishment of existing Substations to the development and construction of  new Substations required to provide energy security to the UK. Projects in development are spread across England.

Key responsibilities;

• Develop and implement Construction Phase Health & Safety Plans and Quality Plans for operational sites, contributing to the creation of necessary Policies & Procedures
• Ensure comprehensive documentation is maintained, adhered to, and routinely reviewed for all on-site activities
• Communicate timely programming and change notifications to support internal departments effectively
• Provide technical support to the Design department when necessary
• Act as the primary point of contact for correspondence and meetings with third parties.
• Collaborate with the Head of Operations and Head of Portfolio to manage and allocate suitable resources across projects
• Capture contract changes and compensation events, conducting cost and schedule impact evaluations in collaboration with the Commercial team.
• Utilize project control methodologies to enhance project efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure accurate and compliant submission of time bookings, allowances, and expenses in a timely manner.
• Generate monthly contract review reports and project close-out reports.
• Attend client contract review/progress meetings.
• Mentor and coach members of the project-specific management team.
• Provide leadership to the project-specific management team.
• Act as the representative of the company, fostering positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain commercial and contractual awareness, administering contracts correctly to safeguard potential entitlements.

The candidate

We are looking for an ambitious and dynamic individual with excellent knowledge and understanding of all key client and industry specifications.
  
  

• Proficiency in current Health & Safety legislation
• Comprehensive knowledge of administering construction contracts, particularly NEC3/4
• Familiarity with the fundamental aspects of the UK electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure within the construction context.
• Over 5 years of hands-on experience in successfully managing large-scale construction projects in a Project Management capacity.
• Experience engaging with prestigious clients, including leading discussions and chairing meetings with diverse stakeholders as a senior representative of the organization.
• Flexibility to travel and work across various sites throughout the UK.
• Possession of a valid, clean driving license.
• Desirable - Operational involvement in Substation construction and refurbishment projects.
• Desirable - Possession of Project Management qualifications and/or a Degree/Higher Education background.
• Desirable - Holding a recognized Health & Safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH General Certificate.

  

Why join

This is a great opportunity for an individual to work on major projects with an excellent work life balance and the opportunity to work from home, anywhere in the UK.

• 26 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday
• Annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private health care        
• Company car scheme with some great options
• Fully remote or hybrid working available from UK locations

If you are interested to learn more, contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones, or apply now by submitting your CV.

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