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: £60,000-£75,000 + £5,000 car allowance or £500-£550/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. Key Responsibilities 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 Essential Requirements 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 Desirable Higher-voltage substation experience (ideally up to 132kV)