Project Manager

Project Manager - Substations (Distribution up to 66kV)

Location: Andover, Southampton, Hampshire (with office/site travel)

Working pattern: Office & site based, typically 3-4 days on site/office

Hours: 40 hours/week (no overtime)

Options: Permanent or Contract

Salary / Rate: £60,000-£75,000 + £5,000 car allowance or £500-£550/day

Candidates must have full right to work in the UK. We can not assist with Visa Sponsorship.

A principal contractor in the energy sector is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join its Substation delivery team. You'll manage multiple projects within a major client framework, leading safe, compliant delivery from set-up through to close-out.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain site-specific H&S documentation


• Ensure works are planned and delivered in line with CDM Regulations 2015


• Manage labour, materials, plant, and ensure competency/training is in date


• Own the programme and drive delivery to time and budget


• Liaise with clients, contractors, and senior stakeholders


• Manage scope changes, variations, and commercial impacts


• Support tender/pricing documentation where required


• Collate and report KPIs


• Work with the SHEQ team on audits and incident investigations

Essential Requirements

• Proven delivery experience on distribution-level substations (up to 66kV)


• IOSH Managing Safely


• SSSTS


• Experience working with FIDIC contracts


• Strong knowledge of client rules/standards and working to authorisations


• Solid MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) plus MS Project


• Able to manage project financials and run multiple projects concurrently

Desirable

• Higher-voltage substation experience (ideally up to 132kV)