About the RoleA leading UK infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its expanding energy delivery team. This role will take responsibility for the end-to-end management of complex energy infrastructure schemes across transmission, distribution and associated power networks.

You will lead the delivery of technically demanding projects, ensuring safe, compliant and commercially successful outcomes, while working closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction and commercial functions.This position offers the opportunity to work on critical national infrastructure projects supporting the UK’s evolving energy landscape.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Delivery & Leadership
*Manage the full project lifecycle from early planning through construction to final handover
*Lead site and office-based teams across civil, electrical and commercial disciplines
*Drive programme, cost, quality and safety performance in line with business objectives
*Coordinate closely with engineering, construction and supply chain teams to ensure successful delivery
Health, Safety & Environmental Management
*Champion a positive health, safety and environmental culture on all projects
*Ensure robust planning and implementation of RAMS and safe systems of work
*Maintain compliance with all statutory regulations, industry standards and internal procedures
Programme & Planning
*Work with planning teams to develop and manage detailed delivery programmes
*Monitor progress, identify risks to delivery and implement recovery actions where required
*Ensure effective resourcing and sequencing of works to maintain programme certainty
Commercial & Contractual Control
*Manage financial performance, including forecasting, cost control and CVRs
*Support procurement, subcontractor management and performance monitoring
*Identify, manage and mitigate commercial and contractual risks
*Operate confidently within NEC forms of contract
Client & Stakeholder Management
*Act as the primary point of contact for client representatives
*Provide regular progress updates, reporting and programme reviews
*Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
*Represent projects during audits, reviews and formal meetings
Technical & Regulatory Oversight
*Coordinate design and engineering inputs to resolve on-site and programme challenges
*Support compliance with CDM regulations and Principal Contractor duties
About You
*Proven experience delivering projects within the energy or utilities sector
*Background in electrical infrastructure, transmission or distribution environments
*Experience managing projects across a range of voltage levels
*Strong understanding of commercial management and NEC contracts
*Confident managing multiple workstreams and complex stakeholder environments
*Highly organised with strong communication and leadership skills
*Competent in planning, cost management and performance reporting
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