Senior Project Manager – HV Transmission

Costain Group PLC

. Overall accountability for successful project delivery, including initiation, planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeCounty Durham • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities with a focus on successful delivery, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership in complex environments. Proficient in safety management and compliance, ensuring project objectives align with strategic goals.

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Project DeliveryStakeholder EngagementDesign ManagementHealth, Safety And Environmental ComplianceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementDesign ManagementSafety ManagementContract ManagementCommercial CommunicationRisk ManagementScope ManagementCost ManagementQuality ManagementTime Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMotivating TeamsInspiring VisionCommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

HND Or Degree In EngineeringHND Or Degree In ManagementHND Or Degree In Construction DisciplineCurrent Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

Substation ProjectNational Grid ProjectsComplex Project EnvironmentSafety SystemsTalent Pipeline

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall accountability for successful project delivery, including initiation, planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/close out
Provide leadership and project management for a multi-disciplinary team
Determine appropriate means of satisfying customer and project requirements, objectives and constraints relating to safety, time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits
Hold monthly project reviews with the Scheme Sponsor
Prepare internal and external project reports and liaise with stakeholders
Initiate scope, information and configuration management principles and work closely with tendering and design teams
Ensure reports provide relevant information for informed, cost-effective decisions aligned with overall strategy
Coordinate and maintain Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
Take responsibility for the safety and welfare of the public, employees and supply chain around the project
Carry out periodic Safety and Environmental Tours and promote observation and safety initiatives
Produce plans to achieve team goals and development aspirations
Develop high-performing teams, promote a talent pipeline and support internal training through guiding, motivating and empowering the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience working in a similar role on a Substation project
Experience working in a complex project environment with multiple stakeholders
HND or Degree level in Engineering or Management / Construction discipline
Experience in Design Management
Management/construction experience or equivalent experience
Current driving licence
Experience working on a variety of National Grid project types
Track record of project delivery
Good understanding of standard forms of contracts
Proficient in commercial/project management communications
Experience implementing safe systems of work
Ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Disability Confident employer interview consideration for qualifying applicants with disabilities
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