Project Director Power Projects (Transmission & Distribution)
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- Scotland,Glasgow City
- Full Time, Permanent
- £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionProject Director - Power Projects (Transmission & Distribution)
Location: Glasgow / Central Belt, Scotland
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 + Car / Allowance + Bonus + Package
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days site / office, 2 days home)
The Opportunity
A Tier 1 contractor is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of major power infrastructure projects across Scotland, supporting long-term frameworks with key transmission clients.
You will be working on large-scale grid reinforcement and upgrade schemes forming part of the UK’s Net Zero strategy, delivering critical improvements to the transmission network.
Project Scope
Projects are focused on high-voltage transmission infrastructure, typically including:
*400kV / 275kV / 132kV substations (new build and upgrades)
*Overhead Line (OHL) construction and refurbishment
*Underground cable (UGC) installations and grid connections
*Integration of renewable energy into the transmission network
Typical schemes range from £100m to £1bn+, delivered through multi-year frameworks across Scotland.
Role Overview
As Project Director, you will act as the Accountable Lead for project delivery, responsible for:
*Full lifecycle delivery: ECI Design Construction Commissioning
*Commercial performance, programme management, and risk
*Leading multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, and operations
*Managing client and stakeholder relationships within regulated environments
Key Responsibilities
*Lead delivery of £100m+ power projects as No.1 on the scheme
*Drive programme performance across design, procurement, and construction
*Manage interfaces across substations, OHL, and cable packages
*Oversee NEC contract delivery, including risk and cost control
*Lead stakeholder engagement with clients, consultants, and supply chain
*Ensure compliance with CDM, HSEQ, and transmission standards
Required Experience
*Proven delivery of major infrastructure projects (£100m+)
*Experience within one or more sectors: Power & Energy (preferred), Utilities, Rail, Highways, Aviation, Environmental / Flood Defence
*Experience within a Tier 1 contractor or major project environment
*Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
*Demonstrable leadership of large, multi-disciplinary teams
Highly Desirable
*Experience in Transmission & Distribution (T&D)
*Exposure to OHL, substations, or high-voltage infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Glasgow / Central Belt, Scotland
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 + Car / Allowance + Bonus + Package
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days site / office, 2 days home)
The Opportunity
A Tier 1 contractor is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of major power infrastructure projects across Scotland, supporting long-term frameworks with key transmission clients.
You will be working on large-scale grid reinforcement and upgrade schemes forming part of the UK’s Net Zero strategy, delivering critical improvements to the transmission network.
Project Scope
Projects are focused on high-voltage transmission infrastructure, typically including:
*400kV / 275kV / 132kV substations (new build and upgrades)
*Overhead Line (OHL) construction and refurbishment
*Underground cable (UGC) installations and grid connections
*Integration of renewable energy into the transmission network
Typical schemes range from £100m to £1bn+, delivered through multi-year frameworks across Scotland.
Role Overview
As Project Director, you will act as the Accountable Lead for project delivery, responsible for:
*Full lifecycle delivery: ECI Design Construction Commissioning
*Commercial performance, programme management, and risk
*Leading multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, and operations
*Managing client and stakeholder relationships within regulated environments
Key Responsibilities
*Lead delivery of £100m+ power projects as No.1 on the scheme
*Drive programme performance across design, procurement, and construction
*Manage interfaces across substations, OHL, and cable packages
*Oversee NEC contract delivery, including risk and cost control
*Lead stakeholder engagement with clients, consultants, and supply chain
*Ensure compliance with CDM, HSEQ, and transmission standards
Required Experience
*Proven delivery of major infrastructure projects (£100m+)
*Experience within one or more sectors: Power & Energy (preferred), Utilities, Rail, Highways, Aviation, Environmental / Flood Defence
*Experience within a Tier 1 contractor or major project environment
*Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
*Demonstrable leadership of large, multi-disciplinary teams
Highly Desirable
*Experience in Transmission & Distribution (T&D)
*Exposure to OHL, substations, or high-voltage infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-time
Job number 4101693
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