Location: Greater London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £66,000 + £5,200 Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Are you an experienced Sub Agent looking to progress into a Project Manager role?
Or are you already a Project Manager seeking your next opportunity within the power and utilities sector?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering major HV/EHV power infrastructure projects, where you'll take ownership of pre-construction activities and play a key role in delivering complex schemes safely, on time, and within budget.
If you've built your career delivering civil engineering or utilities projects and are ready for greater responsibility, this role offers genuine career progression, support, and development.
The Role
As Project Manager (Pre-Construction), you'll be responsible for leading pre-construction activities across major infrastructure projects, ensuring programmes, commercial objectives, safety, and quality standards are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Manage pre-construction activities from planning through to project handover
Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver HV/EHV cable installation and civil engineering projects
Manage project programmes, resources, subcontractors, and site logistics
Drive high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance
Work closely with commercial teams to manage CVRs, variations, and project costs
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
Identify and manage project risks while maintaining programme delivery
Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget
About You
This role would suit an experienced Sub Agent looking to make the transition into Project Management, or an established Project Manager looking for a new challenge.
You'll ideally have:
Experience as a Sub Agent, Senior Engineer, or Project Manager within utilities, power, civil engineering, or infrastructure
Experience delivering infrastructure or utility projects
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management experience
Commercial awareness and experience working alongside commercial teams
Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
A strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
Experience delivering HV/EHV or electrical infrastructure projects
Experience managing pre-construction activities
Relevant Project Management or Site Management qualifications (SMSTS or equivalent)
What's on Offer
Salary up to £66,000
£5,200 Car Allowance
Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid working
Ongoing technical and professional development
Mentoring and coaching programmes
Genuine opportunities for career progression
Supportive and collaborative working environmentIf you're an ambitious Sub Agent ready to take the next step into Project Management, or an experienced Project Manager looking to work on major power infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity
Salary description
£60000.00 - £66000.00 per year