Project Manager 11-33kV Substations

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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