Project Manager
Posted Today by Rubicon Consulting
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
West Bromwich, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Rubicon Consulting is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 12-month rolling contract focused on DNO substation projects ranging from 11kV to 132kV. The role involves managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and health & safety regulations, while delivering projects for major UK Distribution Network Operators. The ideal candidate will possess both technical and commercial expertise, with a proven track record in multi-disciplinary HV substation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of substation projects (11kV–132kV) from initiation to completion.
- Manage project scope, budgets, risks, schedules, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
- Ensure compliance with DNO technical specifications, CDM regulations, and health & safety requirements.
- Coordinate with design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and client teams.
- Develop and maintain project documentation including programmes, risk registers, and progress reports.
- Monitor and control commercial performance, including cost tracking, forecasting, change control, and contract management (NEC, FIDIC, or similar).
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and statutory bodies.
- Support tendering teams with technical and commercial input for future bids.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience delivering substation projects (11kV to 132kV), ideally with a DNO or ICP.
- Strong knowledge of UK DNO standards and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial and contractual management, including cost control and risk mitigation.
- Excellent understanding of construction and commissioning activities within HV substations.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (e.g., CDM 2015, BS EN standards, Health & Safety at Work Act).
- Effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: West Bromwich
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Multiple Project Managers, on an 12 month rolling contract (4 year project Outside IR35) based in the Midlands. Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in DNO substation projects, specifically within the 11kV to 132kV range. The successful candidate will manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of substation infrastructure projects for major UK Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). This is a hands-on role requiring both technical and commercial oversight, ideally suited to a motivated professional with a track record of delivering multi-disciplinary HV substation projects within regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of substation projects (11kV–132kV) from initiation to completion.
- Manage project scope, budgets, risks, schedules, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
- Ensure compliance with DNO technical specifications, CDM regulations, and health & safety requirements.
- Coordinate with design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and client teams.
- Develop and maintain project documentation including programmes, risk registers, and progress reports.
- Monitor and control commercial performance, including cost tracking, forecasting, change control, and contract management (NEC, FIDIC, or similar).
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and statutory bodies.
- Support tendering teams with technical and commercial input for future bids.
Requirements
Essential:
- Proven experience delivering substation projects (11kV to 132kV), ideally with a DNO or ICP.
- Strong knowledge of UK DNO standards and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience in commercial and contractual management, including cost control and risk mitigation.
- Excellent understanding of construction and commissioning activities within HV substations.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (e.g., CDM 2015, BS EN standards, Health & Safety at Work Act).
- Effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Desirable
- Electrical engineering or project management qualification (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree, PRINCE2, APM).
- Experience working with frameworks/contracts for UK DNOs (e.g., UKPN, SSEN, WPD, ENWL, etc.).
- Working knowledge of NEC contracts and project finance principles.
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time.