Senior Project Manager- Transmission & Distribution

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Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Distribution

View more categories View less categories Sector: Construction and Building Services Role: Senior Executive Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time

Position status: We are expanding our team in 2025. Please get in touch if you are interested in working with Mace.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We aim to create responsible places that have a transformative impact on our people, communities, and societies worldwide. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consulting business, we combine practical expertise with project delivery consultancy to unlock potential in every project.

The project:

We are recruiting a senior project manager to work with our strategic client in the energy sector, supporting a major electricity transmission project.

This role offers an opportunity to be part of our growth, delivering value by managing key projects and programmes. We seek experienced candidates with proven success in:

• Managing projects during pre-construction phases, including optioneering, development, and consenting
• Delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards in regulated sectors
• Managing health, safety, and environmental risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve project outcomes

This position is based in Leeds, with travel across the UK depending on project locations.

Our core values are:

• Safety first
• Client focus
• Integrity
• Create opportunity

Responsibilities include leading projects to deliver outcomes within scope, budget, and schedule; managing risks; collaborating with teams and stakeholders; and ensuring successful project delivery.

Requirements:

• Experience in electrical infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and safety standards
• Understanding of HS&E management systems
• Experience with environmental management and technical documentation
• Management of NEC contracts and risk processes
• Procurement knowledge for complex projects

Qualifications:

• Degree with 5+ years’ experience or HNC/HND with 7+ years’ experience in regulated industry
• Membership of a relevant professional institute
• Health, safety, and environmental qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH)

Mace is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are open to flexible working arrangements.