Project Director - GIS / Transformer Projects

Overview

Project Director / Director of Project Management - GIS / Transformer Projects , Location: LondonSector: Energy / HV EngineeringRole Overview: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Director to work for our client at their facility in London. The role will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and direction across the full lifecycle of transformer and GIS projects. The role will be involved from sales handover through design review, factory audits, installation, commissioning, and long-term maintenance. This role ensures safe, timely, and compliant project delivery for key clients, including National Grid and Scottish Power, while driving excellence in execution, client satisfaction, and business growth. As the senior point of contact, the Director will guide and mentor internal project managers, coordinate with contractors and partners, and represent the company to clients and stakeholders at the highest level.

Responsibilities

Project Oversight and DeliveryLead end-to-end delivery of transformer and GIS projects, from design review through lifecycle maintenance.Approve project plans, budgets, schedules, and progress reports.Chair weekly project reviews to monitor risks, performance, and improvement opportunities.Ensure projects meet safety, technical, commercial, and regulatory requirements.Client and Stakeholder ManagementAct as the senior client-facing representative, maintaining strong relationships with National Grid, Scottish Power, and other key customers.Lead client review meetings, ensuring all requirements are understood, agreed, and delivered.Coordinate with suppliers, logistics providers, and installation contractors to resolve operational challenges.Ensure client feedback is integrated into project delivery and future improvements.Technical and Quality AssuranceOversee and participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and audits, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards.Drive adherence to industry regulations, client standards, and company HSE policies.Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all projects.Leadership and Internal DirectionMentor and coach project managers and engineering teams, fostering professional growth.Align project execution with business objectives and strategic growth plans.Support the sales team during contract handover, ensuring smooth project mobilisation.Strengthen collaboration across engineering, procurement, and operations functions.Skills and Qualifications

Extensive experience delivering transformer and GIS installation, commissioning, and maintenance projects, ideally with DNOs.Strong track record in end-to-end project delivery, including design review, FATs, installation, and lifecycle support.Proven ability to manage contractors, suppliers, and logistics partners.Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.Professional certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, APM) preferred.Key Competencies

Strategic leadership and governanceClient relationship managementTechnical oversight and quality assuranceStrong decision-making under pressureEffective collaboration across diverse stakeholdersNote: Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. Please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included to process your CV ..... full job details .....