Senior Project Manager in Aston Tirrold

Job DescriptionSenior Project Manager (HV Substations)

Location: Didcot (Major Project in Lancaster)Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + 10% Matched PensionI'm recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure and energy business seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major GIS high-voltage substation project from concept through to commissioning.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical power infrastructure that supports the UK's energy transition.

The Role

You'll take full responsibility for project delivery, ensuring performance against programme, budget, safety, quality, and contractual requirements.

• Leading the delivery of a major HV substation project.
• Managing NEC4 contracts, change control, compensation events, and commercial performance.
• Overseeing construction activities and subcontractor management within HV environments.
• Driving programme delivery, cost control, risk management, and reporting.
• Acting as the primary interface between clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Promoting a strong health, safety, and environmental culture.

About You

You will have:

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or similar.
• Proven experience delivering HV substation, transmission, or distribution projects.
• Strong NEC4 contract knowledge.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent programme, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Desirable

APM, PRINCE2, or PMP qualification, with a civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering background.

Package

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Car allowance
• 10% matched pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to buy additional leave
• Life assurance
• Excellent career progression opportunities

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