Project Manager – 11kV–33kV Substations
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: £70,000–£75,000 + Company Car + 10% Discretionary Bonus + Healthcare
Employment: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid – Remote, Office & Site Visits
Start Date: Immediate, subject to notice period
The Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a busy Tier 1 contractor, delivering 11kV–33kV substation electrical packages across private networks in Essex and Kent.
This is a key delivery position, working closely with the Framework Director and taking responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple substation projects from mobilisation through to completion.
The role would suit a Project Manager with proven experience within HV substations, private networks, utilities or electrical infrastructure, ideally gained within a Tier 1 contractor or established framework environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the delivery of multiple 11kV–33kV substation projects across Essex and Kent.
- Take ownership of projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
- Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and engineering resources.
- Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and key deliverables.
- Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation and recovery plans.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, to programme, specification and required quality standards.
- Work closely with the Framework Director on project delivery and client requirements.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, engineers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
- Manage project documentation, reporting, commercial information and progress updates.
- Support procurement, planning and resource allocation across projects.
- Identify and manage project risks, changes and potential delays.
- Ensure appropriate HSEQ standards and company procedures are maintained.
- Support testing, commissioning and final handover activities.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and successful delivery of the private networks framework.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within substations, utilities, power or electrical infrastructure.
- Previous experience delivering 11kV–33kV substation projects.
- Experience working within a framework environment, ideally with private networks.
- Strong understanding of electrical substation project delivery.
- Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and multiple project stakeholders.
- Strong programme, planning, risk and commercial awareness.
- Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or major infrastructure contractor is highly desirable.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects across the Essex and Kent regions.
- Full UK driving licence.
What’s on Offer?
- £70,000–£75,000 salary
- Company car, 10% discretionary annual bonus & healthcare
- Flexible, hybrid working – remote, office and site visits
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Framework Director
- Long-term opportunity within an established Tier 1 contractor
- Immediate start available, subject to notice period
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