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Senior Project Manager

Optima Talent Solutions
Department:Construction
Type:ON-SITE
Region:South West England
Location:South West, England, United Kingdom
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Salary:£80,000 - £100,000
Skills:
ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSIONSUBSTATION BUILDNATIONAL GRIDM&E PROJECTSDESIGN-AND-BUILDNEC CONTRACTSPROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWAREHSWACDMEAWR
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Job Description

Posted on: September 22, 2025

Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in Electrical Transmission?

Senior Project Manager required to lead substation and M&E projects across the UK for major clients.

This role will suit someone with strong leadership on large design-and-build projects, proven commercial skills, and the ability to deliver safely, on time, and on budget.

If you’re an experienced Senior Project Manager in electrical infrastructure looking for a role with excellent benefits and progression, this is the position for you.

Senior Project Manager Remuneration

· £80,000 - £100,000

· 25 days holiday + bank holidays

· Buy & sell up to 5 days holiday a year

· Matched/contributory pension

· EV/hybrid car scheme (salary sacrifice)

· Private health care & cash plan

· Online GP service (24/7)

· Employee assistance programme

· Life assurance

· Cycle to work scheme

· Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave

· Reward & recognition scheme

· Discounts from thousands of retailers

· Discretionary bonus scheme

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities

· Lead M&E project delivery from start to finish

· Manage construction, commercial, design & engineering teams

· Ensure highest health, safety & environmental standards

· Deliver to agreed time, cost & quality

· Manage risk and resolve issues quickly

· Work with planning to track and meet programme milestones

· Support tender bids and budget management

Senior Project Manager Requirements

· 5+ years’ leadership on large design-and-build projects

· National Grid substation build experience (essential)

· Qualification in construction/engineering or equivalent

· Project Management qualification (APM, PMP, etc.)

· Commercial experience with NEC contracts (Option C)

· Strong stakeholder management

· Knowledge of HSWA, CDM, EAWR

· Proven delivery to time and budget

· Proficient in Project Management software

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