Job summary

Due to continued success and continued growth our client is looking for an experienced Project manager within the HV industry.

Key skills required for this role

Project Management

Important

Substation experience upto 400kv

Job description

• Description:

  This role will be a key part of our UK EPC delivery group, bringing experience in managing the execution of projects for Transmission Network Owners. The initial geographical coverage will Scotland delivering substation projects for National Grid. The key tasks and responsibilities are as follows:

  Technical Responsibilities:

  • Lead on all aspects of safety and CDM compliance and understanding for EPC projects in your portfolio.

  • Manage and coordinate all aspects of project execution for EPC Transmission projects.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact with clients for projects you are responsible for.

  • Responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the client, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

  • Support the preparation of EPC proposals and presentations.

  • Provide overall project management of EPC projects from concept to completion including coordinating the work of the support teams in engineering and procurement. The role will lead on value engineering and constructability reviews, and provide construction management oversight.

  • Drive project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs working with the in-house project controls team and commercial team.

  • Manage project resourcing and advice on subcontractor and supply chain selection, working with the Senior Project Managers, Supply Chain Manager, and Construction Manager.

  • Support internal risk review process and approvals.

  • Develop the project execution plans and other contract documents.

  • Confirm deliverables and services are being provided to the client's satisfaction

  • Provide regular reports on EPC project progress, cost and schedule, procurement, safety, environmental, risks, and other relevant issues.

  • Other duties, as assigned.

  Functional Responsibilities:

  • Report to the Senior Project Manager(s) or Contract/Framework Managers in the UK.

  • Lead and oversee all aspects of project execution under your portfolio in the UK.

  • Help to build a world-class project management capability in UKO and assist to recruit project staff as we grow the business.

  • Develop bid stage technical solutions with partners and engineering team.

  • Interact in a professional manner with clients and colleagues to achieve project objectives.

  • Able to manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines.

  • Will recognise the requirement and have the flexibility to meet the needs of a rapidly growing business.

  • Able to work autonomously and as part of a project team.

  • Ongoing development of industry relationships to assist with future project delivery, development of future project opportunities, and Burns & McDonnell brand recognition.

  • Personal professional development and partaking in professional bodies and industry groups.

  • Mentoring others within the team.

• Requirements:

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution. Educational requirements may be substituted with equivalent years of experience.

  • Minimum of 7 years of transmission project experience with at least 4 years substation-related project management experience.

  Relevant Professional Qualification / Accreditation

  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to travel.

  • IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications.

  • Membership of a relevant industry body including professional registration preferred, e.g. The IET, ICE.