Project Director

Our client is looking for a Project Director to lead the delivery of major high-voltage cable infrastructure and substation construction works associated with a significant renewable energy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the safe, successful and commercially effective delivery of the assigned HV cable and substation construction works.
• Lead the project through pre-construction, detailed design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Establish the project execution strategy, construction methodology, integrated programme and resource requirements.
• Oversee the coordination of civil engineering, cable installation, electrical plant installation and commissioning activities.
• Manage multiple workstreams, contractors and specialist subcontractors across the project.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, technical specifications, programme milestones and quality requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineering Managers and commercial teams.
• Provide strategic oversight of the delivery of underground HV cable infrastructure, including cable routes, associated civils, ducting, joint bays and specialist installation works.
• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of new high-voltage substation construction and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Maintain overall responsibility for the successful integration of cable and substation infrastructure with the wider grid connection requirements.
• Take overall accountability for the financial and commercial performance of the project, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow and profitability.
• Act as the senior point of contact for the client, National Grid and key project stakeholders.
• Provide visible leadership and overall accountability for health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
• Lead, manage and develop the Project Managers and wider senior project leadership team.

About You

• Direct experience delivering 132kV, 275kV or 400kV cable or substation infrastructure.
• Experience working with National Grid, SSEN Transmission, SP Energy Networks or major renewable energy developers.
• Experience delivering underground cable routes involving HDD, major crossings, joint bays and cable installation.
• Experience constructing new HV substations or extending existing operational substations.
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in major construction or power infrastructure project delivery.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and relevant UK construction standards.
• APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification advantageous.

If you are interested in this role, please apply.

Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.