About the job

Description

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in delivering engineering-focused construction projects, particularly in power and energy infrastructure?

My client is a forward-thinking, commercial organisation that delivers value-added power engineering services to private network owners, Embedded Generation investors and carbon-reducing organisations. Their capabilities cover full project lifecycles across design, installation, commissioning and maintenance – including a growing pipeline of microgrids, battery storage, hydrogen/gas generation, and large private network developments.

They deliver projects for a diverse client base including DNOs, private commercial customers, NHS, airports, and large manufacturing organisations.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will lead a portfolio of construction projects from point-of-sale through to customer handover and financial close. You’ll take responsibility for the safe, high-quality and efficient delivery of multiple schemes – typically ranging from £5m to £15m in value – while maintaining excellent client relationships and driving repeat business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project delivery teams to ensure work meets scope, timeline, quality and budget targets
• Develop and communicate Construction Phase Plans, quality specs and risk control measures
• Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations and Health & Safety standards
• Be the main point of contact and escalation for customers, site and office teams
• Manage 3 to 20 live construction projects and provide weekly progress reports
• Take commercial and operational lead for 1 to 5 subcontractor service contracts
• Identify efficiency opportunities across contractor/supplier relationships
• Ensure delivery excellence, including customer satisfaction, site cleanliness and quality
• Support future business growth by identifying leads and helping to price and draft tenders
• Represent the Engineering or Resources Manager where required

About You

We’re looking for a skilled Project Manager with the following background:

• Proven experience leading engineering-based construction projects, including materials and site resource coordination (essential)
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Project or similar planning tools (essential)
• HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering, or completed formal apprenticeship (essential)
• Committed to gaining (or already hold) a recognised project management qualification (essential)
• Strong understanding of LV and HV system components, plant and equipment (desirable)
• Excellent communicator with strong numerical and stakeholder management skills (essential)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Additional training certificates such as PASMA, IPAF, SMSTS, ECS, or Confined Space (desirable)
• NRSWA accreditation (desirable)

What’s on Offer

In return for your commitment and contribution, my client offers a rewarding, inclusive and supportive team environment along with a competitive benefits package:

• Annual bonus scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Employee rewards portal with discounts from top brands
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

If you’re ready to join a passionate team delivering cutting-edge power and infrastructure projects across the UK, we’d love to hear from you.