Senior Project Manager - Cables (National Grid Infrastructure)
Location: Ideally Based In London or South East England - Nationwide Patch
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum (DOE) + Package
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: Circa 4 Weeks

Overview:
An established infrastructure contractor operating within the UK's transmission and distribution sector is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of major cable routing and power infrastructure projects across London and the surrounding regions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and strategically focused project professional to oversee complex underground cable installation schemes from pre-construction through to commissioning and project handover.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary project teams, managing stakeholder relationships, driving commercial performance, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of complex cable routing and underground transmission infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, resource plans, and delivery strategies.
• Ensure project milestones, contractual obligations, and client requirements are achieved.
• Oversee project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, reporting, and change management.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, landowners, local authorities, utility providers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and specialist delivery partners.
• Identify project risks and implement proactive mitigation measures.
• Manage multiple project workstreams while maintaining programme, quality, and commercial objectives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, statutory regulations, and project-specific requirements.
• Drive health, safety, environmental, and quality performance across all project activities.
• Support business growth through exceptional project delivery and stakeholder management.

Essential Requirements:

• National Grid Person
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering high-voltage cable route projects from planning and design through to installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of underground cable systems, cable installation methodologies, and associated civil engineering works.
• Demonstrable experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects through all stages of delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and programme performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working alongside clients, local authorities, landowners, utility companies, and contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and delivery teams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, and programme management.
• Proficiency in project planning software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• APM PMQ, PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent Project Management qualification.
• Experience delivering EHV cable route projects (33kV-400kV).
• Knowledge of HDD, trenchless technology, cable pulling operations, joint bays, link boxes, and associated transmission infrastructure.
• Experience working on National Grid, DNO, renewable energy, HVDC, or major utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial project delivery.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000 per annum.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Private healthcare.
• Pension scheme.
• Annual bonus.
• Life Insurance
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to deliver nationally significant transmission and energy infrastructure projects.

About the Role:
This role offers the chance to join a growing infrastructure business delivering critical cable routing and transmission projects across the UK. With a strong pipeline of work and continued investment in the power sector, the successful candidate will have genuine opportunities to influence project delivery, develop their career, and play a key role in supporting the UK's energy transition and future transmission network.

If you meet the requirements and would like to be considered, please provide your most up to date CV upon application.

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