Senior Project Manager – High Voltage Substations (Glasgow)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high‑voltage substation projects for a leading international engineering firm in Glasgow. The role covers the full project lifecycle from concept through delivery, ensuring safe, on‑time and on‑budget execution.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams to achieve scope, schedule and budget targets.
• Manage projects from requirements definition through deployment, including risk mitigation.
• Coordinate internal and external resources while maintaining strong client stakeholder relationships.
• Define project scope, objectives and resource requirements.
• Track budgets, schedules and performance, implementing improvements as needed.
• Oversee vendor and supplier contracts, applying best practices throughout execution.

Required profile

• Experience in substation electrical transmission and civil construction projects.
• Proven track record managing full project lifecycles.
• Strong site management, leadership and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with project‑management software, methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and PMP certification.

Required skills

• Project management software
• Electrical transmission
• Civil construction
• PMP certification

What we offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Potential bonus, contributory pension and car allowance.
• Opportunity to work on innovative power‑transmission, renewable energy and transportation projects.