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West Burton, Retford

Project Manager - Substations

Egis Group
Sustainable Construction & Energy Efficiency
Sustainable Construction & Energy Efficiency
£55,000 - £75,000/Year
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Description

Location
West Burton, Retford with a hybrid working pattern (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) from a client office in Sheffield.

Hours
Full Time - standard working hours with flexibility as required to meet project demands.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced EPC Project Manager to join the Construction Strategy Team at Egis Group, delivering critical equipment investments across major UK electricity transmission programmes. You will take ownership of multiple projects covering the procurement, manufacture, delivery, and handover of high-value, long-lead equipment. Working closely with the Senior Project Manager, engineering specialists, original equipment manufacturers, and key stakeholders, you will guide projects from development and sanction through tendering, delivery, testing, commissioning, and close-out.

This role supports the timely supply of essential equipment for the transmission investment portfolio for T3 and beyond, offering broad exposure across commercial management, global supply chains, manufacturing assurance, logistics, project governance, and regulated infrastructure delivery.

Key responsibilities include leading a portfolio of equipment procurement and delivery projects through all phases in line with the Network Development Process; managing project performance across scope, programme, cost, quality, risk, budget, and governance; acting as NEC Project Manager or equivalent to maintain contractual compliance and delivery assurance; supporting contracting strategy and tendering; providing regular project status reports with accurate financial forecasting and risk management; managing third party issues and stakeholder relationships to preserve client reputation; coordinating equipment allocation to optimise delivery certainty and minimise storage; overseeing contractor delivery, site compliance, factory acceptance testing, and manufacturing assurance; ensuring compliance with CDM, SHESQ, safety, environmental, regulatory, and organisational requirements; and mentoring junior colleagues while maintaining professional standards.

Requirements

Experience
- Strong project management experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or another complex delivery environment.
- Demonstrable responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and delivery performance.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Sound commercial, contract-management, and project-governance capability.
- Experience of financial forecasting, budget management, reporting, and performance management.
- Clear communication, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- A customer-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Understanding of relevant safety and environmental legislation.
- A relevant degree, professional qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
- A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to project and supplier locations.

Desirable Experience and Knowledge
- Experience working with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts, ideally as Project Manager or in a contract-management role.
- Knowledge of electricity transmission, substations, high-voltage equipment, or power-system infrastructure.
- Experience procuring or delivering long-lead equipment such as transformers, switchgear, reactors, cables, or associated electrical assets.
- Familiarity with EPC, OEM, or direct equipment-purchase delivery models.
- Experience of factory acceptance testing, manufacturing assurance, international logistics, or global supply chains.
- Knowledge of RIIO, regulated utilities, or major UK infrastructure investment programmes.
- Relevant professional membership or recognised project management accreditation.

About You
Proactive and organised with strong leadership skills, you thrive in complex, multidisciplinary environments. You are committed to safety, quality, and sustainability, and you build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You are adaptable, customer-focused, and motivated to deliver continuous improvement and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications
A relevant degree or professional qualification in project management, engineering, or a related discipline is essential. Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

Expiry date: 29/10/2026
Project Manager - Substations
Company:
Egis Group
Salary:
£55,000 - £75,000/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
West Burton, Retford