Senior Project Manager

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We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive EPC substation experience and strong P&L accountability. In this role, you will take ownership of financial performance, contract strategy, Project Delivery and overall project leadership. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring the successful delivery of high-profile substations and electrical infrastructure projects across the UK.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of Linxon’s major infrastructure projects, guiding teams through strategic planning, commercial management, design development, and execution.

What will you do?

• Ensure high safety standards for safe and timely project delivery, site mobilisation, and meeting critical project milestones.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams of Project Managers, Project team Leaders, and Project Supervisors throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Take full P&L responsibility, ensuring projects are delivered within budget while optimizing financial performance.
• Manage project revenue and budget, track costs, and ensure profitability while meeting safety and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for tender preparation, providing essential support and guidance throughout the process.
• Drive early-stage project development, including Engineering studies, environmental considerations, and strategic design decisions.
• Develop, approve, and oversee contract awards to ensure they comply with procurement regulations and adhere to best practices
• Provide execution strategy in construction planning and delivery, ensuring adherence to schedule, safety and quality standards .
• Direct and manage Subcontractors relationships, ensuring compliance with NEC/FIDIC contracts, safety regulations, and CDM requirements
• Engage stakeholders by collaborating with clients, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams to ensure project execution aligns with business goals.
• Track progress to ensure timely project delivery and resolve any delays promptly.
• Oversee and actively engage with the engineering process to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Track and coordinate the procurement process to maintain timely delivery of materials and services.
• Oversee the project procurement to ensure timely delivery of materials and services aligned with project schedules.
• Facilitate effective integration and communication between suppliers, engineering teams, site personnel, and clients.
• Maintain a strong presence on-site during the construction phase, through commissioning, and up to energisation,ensuring all activities meet quality and safety standards.
• Oversee the final delivery and handover of the project, ensuring full compliance and client satisfaction.

Experience Required:

• Extensive experience leading complex EPC substation projects, with a strong focus on financial oversight and delivery strategy.
• With Relevant years of experience in project management.
• Proven P&L management expertise, ensuring profitability while meeting programme and stakeholder requirements.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating effective leadership from project inception through to successful completion.
• Experience in leading project teams through the full project life cycle from tender to handover.
• Strong contract negotiation and procurement management skills, ensuring effective suppliers and stakeholder engagement
• Experience managing budget and cost control, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations, NEC/FIDIC contracts, and environmental compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Engineering procurement and construction processes and the ability to manage Engineering, material and site work delivery schedules.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and engaging with clients and suppliers.
• Proven experience with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices with Electrical substation.
• Experience in risk mitigation & opportunity management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• PMP or equivalent Project Management Certification is preferred.

What we offer:

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits:

• Benefits: 25 days holiday entitlement + Statutory and public holidays + Additional 3 (three) days holiday available on our purchase scheme
• Car allowance, Employee Assistance Programs and Career Progression
• Life Insurance
• Industry leading contributory pension scheme matching up to 10%
• We also have a brilliant smarter working policy, too. That means many of our office-based people and some of our site-based people can benefit from Linxon’s Hybrid working model.
• Opportunities for professional development, including financial support for relevant qualifications and membership subscriptions.

About Linxon:

“Building the infrastructure to power the world”

At Linxon, we are leaders in delivering innovative EPC substation projects essential for the energy transition. With expertise from Hitachi Energy and Atkins Realis, we provide integrated, sustainable solutions that power cities, industries, and communities. We are committed to building infrastructure that supports a carbon-free future and ensures reliable and efficient energy transmission.

Why Linxon?

By joining Linxon, you will be directly contributing to some of the most critical infrastructure projects in the UK, driving the transition to a carbon-free energy future. We value diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment where every employee can thrive. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in project management and deliver high-impact results, we want to hear from you.

Diversity & Inclusion:

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon.

We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more – so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

Worker Type Employee Job Description Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: London

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We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive EPC substation experience and strong P&L accountability. In this role, you will take ownership of financial performance, contract strategy, Project Delivery and overall project leadership. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring the successful delivery of high-profile substations and electrical infrastructure projects across the UK.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of Linxon’s major infrastructure projects, guiding teams through strategic planning, commercial management, design development, and execution.

What will you do?

• Ensure high safety standards for safe and timely project delivery, site mobilisation, and meeting critical project milestones.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams of Project Managers, Project team Leaders, and Project Supervisors throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Take full P&L responsibility, ensuring projects are delivered within budget while optimizing financial performance.
• Manage project revenue and budget, track costs, and ensure profitability while meeting safety and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for tender preparation, providing essential support and guidance throughout the process.
• Drive early-stage project development, including Engineering studies, environmental considerations, and strategic design decisions.
• Develop, approve, and oversee contract awards to ensure they comply with procurement regulations and adhere to best practices
• Provide execution strategy in construction planning and delivery, ensuring adherence to schedule, safety and quality standards .
• Direct and manage Subcontractors relationships, ensuring compliance with NEC/FIDIC contracts, safety regulations, and CDM requirements
• Engage stakeholders by collaborating with clients, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams to ensure project execution aligns with business goals.
• Track progress to ensure timely project delivery and resolve any delays promptly.
• Oversee and actively engage with the engineering process to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Track and coordinate the procurement process to maintain timely delivery of materials and services.
• Oversee the project procurement to ensure timely delivery of materials and services aligned with project schedules.
• Facilitate effective integration and communication between suppliers, engineering teams, site personnel, and clients.
• Maintain a strong presence on-site during the construction phase, through commissioning, and up to energisation,ensuring all activities meet quality and safety standards.
• Oversee the final delivery and handover of the project, ensuring full compliance and client satisfaction.

Experience Required:

• Extensive experience leading complex EPC substation projects, with a strong focus on financial oversight and delivery strategy.
• With Relevant years of experience in project management.
• Proven P&L management expertise . click apply for full job details