Project Manager - Energy Infrastructure

About the role

Omnia Projects, a specialist in transmission and distribution engineering, project management and technical assurance within the Egis Group, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the safe, efficient and commercially controlled delivery of a project based in Selby. The role coordinates multidisciplinary teams, contractors, suppliers and client stakeholders from planning and mobilisation through construction, commissioning and close-out.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery, setting priorities, responsibilities, milestones and success measures.
• Own the integrated project plan, coordinating design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Provide visible leadership on health, safety, environment and quality.
• Manage scope, programme, budget, risk and change, escalating issues early and recommending recovery actions.
• Coordinate internal disciplines, client teams, contractors and suppliers, and resolve interfaces.
• Administer communications and contractual processes, including Early Warnings, Compensation Events, instructions and records under NEC contracts.
• Work with commercial colleagues on expenditure, forecasts, commitments, payment applications and the financial impact of change.
• Chair project, progress and risk meetings and monitor contractor performance and programmes.
• Maintain project controls such as risk and opportunity registers, change logs, action trackers and reporting.
• Build relationships with the client, report accurately on progress and risk, and coordinate site access and testing, commissioning and handover.
• Lead project close-out, completing outstanding actions, defects, records, lessons learned and commercial matters.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing construction, engineering, utilities or infrastructure projects through delivery and close-out.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating contractors, suppliers, designers and client stakeholders.
• Strong capability in programme management, risk, change control, cost awareness, governance and reporting.
• Experience with NEC forms of contract and a practical understanding of Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
• Commitment to safe delivery, confident in challenging unsafe or non-compliant practices.
• Confident communication, chairing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Structured, proactive approach with sound judgement and timely decision-making.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend the Selby site as required.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office and common project reporting, planning or document-management systems.
• Desirable: experience in electricity transmission and distribution, high-voltage substation, cable, overhead line or major civil-engineering projects.
• Desirable: knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts.
• Desirable: relevant degree or project-management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent).