Civil Project Manager

Overview

In this role you will oversee the safe, on-time delivery of complex civil, substation and cabling works across 400kV+ power infrastructure. You will lead site teams and coordinate with clients and subcontractors to meet program, quality and commercial objectives. You drive project governance, safety culture and financial performance on major energy projects. This is a hands-on, site-based role with a strong impact on critical national infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

• Basic salary up to 65,000, up to 70,000 for exceptional candidates
• Company car or 8,000 car allowance
• 10% annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7.5%

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for safe, timely and financially controlled delivery of civil, substation and cabling projects
• Set and maintain high standards to meet contractual requirements and project objectives
• Plan, review and deliver contract programmes with clear milestones
• Identify and resolve operational issues, escalating when needed
• Lead and manage Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and Section Managers
• Maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders and provide progress updates
• Ensure operating plans, resources, materials and workforce are in place
• Manage commercial activities, cost control, project margins and key financial metrics
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure safe, efficient delivery to standards
• Drive a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with requirements
• Support project teams in achieving programme, quality and commercial objectives

Key requirements

• Significant experience delivering HV transmission and distribution, substation or major civil engineering projects
• Experience as Civil Project Manager, Substation Project Manager, Cabling Project Manager or similar
• Understanding of 400kV+ transmission infrastructure and multidisciplinary enhancement projects
• Experience delivering projects within programme, budget and commercial controls
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, project governance, health and safety and quality management
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and client relationship skills
• Ability to manage subcontractors, resolve operational challenges and make commercial decisions
• HNC, HND, NVQ Level 5 or relevant degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline
• Experience in regulated infrastructure sectors is advantageous

• Leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Communication
• HV transmission and distribution
• Substation construction
• Cabling projects

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