Site Construction – Project Manager – Electrical

Nether Stowey, Somerset
Morson Edge

Location: Construction site-based, Bridgwater, Somerset – Mon-Fri
Status: Contract Inside IR35
Duration: Approved until 31dec26 (with high potential of renewal)

Morson Edge are working with a major player in the Energy sector who have a current contract requirement for a Site Construction Project Manager (Electrical bias) to join their established site-based team in Bridgwater. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of Europe’s largest infrastructure construction Project.

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and implement strategies and plans in line with the overall programme execution plan (PEP), setting out how the programme of work will be managed, organised, and executed. The PEP sets out the “why”, “what”, “how”, “when” and “who” for the delivery of the programme
• Maintain effective communications with all stakeholders within each package of work
• Drive the delivery of the package activities to ensure they are delivered safely on time, to budget, meeting business & technical requirements. Monitor and manage the progress of the scope of work – track progress against milestones, deadlines, budget and provide key stakeholders with reports on these matters
• Apply the principles of Continuous Improvement.
• Ensure that lessons-learnt and knowledge-capture are practiced as business as usual.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contractors

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Typically educated to HNC Level (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or able to display a competent broad understanding of electrical systems, infrastructure, protection & distribution requirement.
• Qualification in Project Management such as APM PPQ or other recognised qualification (desirable).
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Project Management and leadership in complex projects.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Proficient application of estimating, scheduling, programming, risk.
• Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills.
• Understand how to apply a graded approach to quality
• Would typically be able to demonstrate success in managing and/or developing:

o Engineering design, contract, and field execution strategies for project delivery.
o Multi-discipline EPCM Projects.
o Working knowledge and management experience of construction activities.
o Procurement and management of complex contracts.
o Control of costs, risk, schedule, and change.
o Management of commercial claims and associated negotiation experience.

• Proven successful experience in engaging multi-level stakeholders including contractors, consultants, and advisors in a regulated environment.
• Experience operating within NEC and FIDIC commercial arrangements (desirable).