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: -60,00075,000 + -5,000 car allowance or -500550/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.

• 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

• 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

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