Senior Project Manager

Location: UK-wide, with travel to project sites Working arrangement: Hybrid, with London office base Employment type: Permanent Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 + £5,000 car allowance Lead the delivery of the UK's energy infrastructure LOCKROSE is looking for experienced Senior Project Managers to lead the delivery of major transmission and distribution projects across the UK. This role is suited to professionals who have built their careers in the energy sector and have a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects safely, commercially, and to programme. We are particularly interested in individuals with experience across substations, overhead lines and high-voltage cable projects. About LOCKROSE LOCKROSE provides specialist project delivery, programme management and commercial services to the UK energy sector. Our team supports some of the industry's most complex and nationally significant transmission and distribution projects, helping clients deliver the infrastructure needed for a secure, reliable and low-carbon energy system. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for experienced project leaders who can take ownership of delivery, build strong client relationships and provide clear leadership to project teams. The Role You will be responsible for leading transmission and/or distribution projects through the full project lifecycle, from development and pre-construction through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. Working closely with clients, contractors and technical specialists, you will take ownership of project delivery, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with agreed programme and budget requirements. Key Responsibilities • Lead the delivery of transmission and distribution projects, taking ownership of scope, programme, budget and overall project performance. • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, commercial and construction functions. • Manage project risks, interfaces, outages, access requirements and critical programme activities. • Monitor project costs, forecasts, change control and cash flow, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved. • Undertake Client responsibilities under NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including contract administration, change management and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. • Ensure high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance are maintained across project teams and supply chain partners. • Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, network owners and key stakeholders. • Prepare and deliver clear project reporting covering progress, programme, cost, risk and performance. • Support project close-out activities, handover and lessons learned. Requirements Essential Experience & Capabilities • Minimum seven years' experience working within the UK energy sector. • Proven experience delivering transmission and/or distribution projects in a Senior Project Manager or equivalent leadership role. • Demonstrable experience across high-voltage cable, overhead line and/or substation projects. • Strong background managing contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary delivery teams. • Experience managing project budgets, programmes, risks and commercial performance. • Good working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts. • Understanding of UK construction legislation, CDM requirements and industry safety standards. • Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build credibility with senior stakeholders. • Experience using project planning and controls tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required. Desirable Experience & Qualifications • Experience delivering projects up to 400kV within operational network environments. • Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a relevant discipline. • APM PMQ, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification. • Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional institution. • SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification. Benefits What We Offer • The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure projects. • A growing business with clear opportunities for progression and career development. • A collaborative and supportive team environment. • Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Salary & Benefits • £70,000-£95,000 salary • £5,000 car allowance • Profit share scheme • Private medical insurance • 5% matched pension contribution • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays