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
Salary description
£70000.00 - £75000.00 per year