About The Role

Our work matters to millions. It’ll matter to you too. Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Site-Based Senior Project Manager and be a key part of delivering complex, meaningful, and impactful projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, management, and delivery of major projects spanning the North East of England. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of the project, contributing to the future of sustainable energy infrastructure in Scotland.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders
• Ensure reports provide relevant information enabling informed, cost-effective decisions in line with overall strategy
• Lead a relentless focus on Zero Harm and stay up to date with changes in legislation
• Develop, implement and update resource allocation plans (OBS) and raise appropriate requests
• Develop high-performing diverse teams, promote a pipeline of talent and assist with internal training through mentoring, guiding, motivating and empowering the team
• Lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes
• Ensure procurement plans align with overall project plans to meet scheduled deadlines
• Ensure all work is undertaken with a view towards handover and certification
• Develop, implement, review and periodically update resource-loaded schedules
• Manage expenditure in line with the budget and ensure resources are used efficiently
• Advocate consistency and reliability of digital data to support successful project delivery – data-driven decisions

Who we’re looking for

• Project delivery experience to ensure high quality and safety standards
• Experience in Power/Utilities within large infrastructure projects
• Strong communication skills to manage, mentor and empower your team
• Confidence and credibility to liaise with business leaders
• Commercial acumen to control costs and keep projects within budget
• Understanding of standard forms of contracts and performance evaluation techniques

What we offer

• Benefits including a share plan, pension, recognition scheme, employee assistance programme and generous annual and volunteering leave
• Company car, site allowances, and generous bonus (subject to terms and conditions)
• Hybrid working where applicable
• 40+ years of learning opportunities and professional development, including pathways towards chartership with the Association for Project Management

About Us

Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver proactive and reactive services that support a reliable and safe supply of power to millions of homes and businesses worldwide. Our Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. We support clients from scoping and feasibility to design, construction and ongoing maintenance, leveraging in-house expertise, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations.