Project Manager - Grid Connection

We Build Recruitment

The Role

Overview

Manage end-to-end delivery of transmission and distribution projects for energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • project planning
  • risk management
  • budget control
  • client liaison
  • safety oversight
  • compliance reporting

Tasks

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of transmission and distribution projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company procedures. The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with proven leadership and commercial acumen. -Monitor project progress, prepare reports, and ensure all works comply with relevant legislation, standards, and company policies. -Lead the planning, execution, and completion of transmission and distribution projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and company objectives. -Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining effective communication and building long-term relationships. -Develop detailed project plans, manage resources, budgets, and schedules, and proactively identify and mitigate risks. -Drive continuous improvement and support business development by identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency across projects. -Oversee and coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure high standards of safety, quality, and performance.

Requirements

  • project management
  • tendering
  • ms office
  • engineering degree
  • nec
  • commercial

What You Bring

-Previous experience in a Project Management role within the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors. -Strong understanding of tendering processes within engineering, utilities, or energy sectors (design, construction, and O&M preferred). -Strong technical awareness to interface effectively with engineering and operational teams. -Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously. -Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a small team (initially one direct report). -Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with bid/tendering portals -Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (desirable but not essential with strong experience). -Knowledge of NEC contracts and framework tendering (Desirable) -Experience in supplier engagement and commercial negotiations. -Commercially astute with proven ability to develop competitive bids and manage costs/rates. -Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence in representing the company externally. -Demonstrable track record of supporting successful Projects.

The Company

About We Build Recruitment

-As a private limited company operating across the UK and Europe, it tailors recruitment for both permanent and contract roles in construction. -Beyond general construction, their core specialisms span mechanical & electrical trades, civils engineering, and interior fit-out works. -Clients benefit from one-stop staffing: from sourcing to onboarding, payroll admin, and flexible scaling aligned with project demands. -Notably, they won ‘Best Construction Recruitment Company’ at the Grafters Awards—highlighting their impact in the industry.

Sector Specialisms

Construction

Engineering

Environmental

Architecture

Commercial Construction

Demolition

Civil Engineering

Control Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Infrastructure Development