Project Manager - Substation

Project Manager - Power / Substation - Up to £85,000 DOE + Comprehensive Benefits Package

First Task Professional are delighted to be working on an opportunity for Contractor who have a very strong foothold in the Transmission & Distribution, Substations, Pharma & Data Centre industries across the UK and Europe.

They currently have a requirement for a Project Manager to deliver substation projects across Scotland.

The role is paying a market leading salary and is looking for a fully fledged project manager ideally with substation 

Project Start-Up:

• Organize and lead the transition of the project from the estimating department to the construction team.


• Validate the project and develop a business plan, cost control system, cash flow projections, and billing schedules.


• Create project safety and quality plans.


• Arrange the mobilization of subcontractors and labor as per the business plan.


• Set up the site establishment.

Project Running Phase:

• Continuously assess on-site management competencies and develop training plans for staff and operatives needing development.


• Conduct ongoing audits and reporting of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) procedures.


• Perform regular audits and reporting of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures.


• Ensure adherence to the project schedule, manage material deliveries, and oversee engineering processes.


• Hold progress meetings with subcontractors, ensuring that safety and training topics are covered.


• Promptly inform the client of any potential project risks.


• Measure productivity on a weekly basis and maintain control over project progress.


• Escalate any project issues to the Operations Manager (OM).


• Implement the 30-minute reporting rule.


• Submit monthly internal reports to the OM.

Project Completion:

• Ensure testing and commissioning are conducted according to the Quality Plan.


• Complete and certify all 'life systems' in time for the handover date.


• Demonstrate all systems to the client and the District Surveyor.


• Hand over the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manual and record drawings.


• Prepare the final account with the Quantity Surveyor (QS), submit, and agree with the client in line with company objectives.


• Demobilize the site team and establishment in coordination with the OM.


• Produce and submit a project close-out report to the OM.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience with a main or T&D contractor.


• Essential experience in managing substations.


• Proven ability to manage a multidisciplinary project team.


• Willingness to travel across the UK, particularly between Glasgow and London offices.

Get in touch with Gregor Devlin at First Task Professional if the job is of interest.