Senior Project Manager

Morrison Energy Services is currently looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager to work on our Electrical Transmission frameworks, nationwide, with initial project being based in South Wales. 

As a Senior Project Manager you will be part of our Electrical Transmission management team who are responsible for managing the civil and M&E delivery teams of the National Grid EPC Substations, and M&E RIIO-T2 Frameworks throughout the UK.

Our Electrical Transmission business unit is working on behalf of clients including National Grid and SSE on a range of Infrastructure Project Development and EPC Capital projects.

As a Senior Project Manager your duties & responsibilities will include:

• Leading the construction team in delivering a portfolio of M&E projects through the end to end process from project initiation to completion


• Strategic health, safety and environmental management and leadership to drive the highest standards      


• Delivery of the projects portfolio to the agreed time, cost and quality requirements


• Work closely with the planning team to ensure delivery programmes are in place and progress is monitored       


• Drive the Project team ethos to ensure the Construction Manager, Commercial Manager, Design Lead and Project Engineers function as a cohesive management team   


• Drive risk management for the Projects         


• Provide leadership and guidance on technical and contractual matters to ensure timely resolution   


• Contribute to new contract tender bids using industry knowledge


• Support the preparation of monthly CVR in conjunction with the Commercial Manager


• Being commercially astute, lead the management team to deliver the balanced scorecard and meet/exceed contract financial terms and targets

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

• Previous project management experience gained within electrical infrastructure


• Knowledge of the Electrical Transmission and Distribution industry is essential      


• Able to demonstrate ownership of a portfolio of projects of varying values and complexities      


• Effective communication skills


• Effective relationship management skills


• Appreciation and understanding of commercial management     


• Flexible and adaptable


• Able to work autonomously and collaboratively


• Hold a relevant Project Management qualification or equivalent


• A full driving licence and willingness to travel frequently

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days’ bank holiday


• Annual bonus


• Pension scheme


• Life Assurance


• Private health care


• Reward Benefit


• Company car or car allowance and fuel card