Project Manager

About the role

Want to lead a project that's setting the benchmark for the future of the UK's energy infrastructure? Do you enjoy delivering technically complex engineering projects while driving innovation, sustainability and operational excellence? Then come and join Laing O'Rourke! You'll work alongside industry-leading professionals, contribute to one of the UK's most technically advanced electricity infrastructure projects and help deliver infrastructure that will support the country's energy network for decades to come. When you join Laing O'Rourke, you'll become part of an industry-leading engineering and construction team delivering some of the UK's most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects. We are committed to investing in our people through structured development, continuous learning and long-term career opportunities, supporting you to build a rewarding career with us.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Wimbledon Asset Replacement Scheme, replacing an existing 275kV air-insulated substation with a state-of-the-art 400kV, 16-bay Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) to strengthen the UK's electricity network.
• Report to the Senior Project Manager and lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the construction phase, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Work closely with National Grid, designers, commercial teams and specialist supply chain partners to deliver this technically challenging infrastructure project.
• Lead delivery in a constrained urban environment, coordinating major civil and electrical works and managing complex interfaces.
• Help deliver a project recognised across the industry for its innovative and sustainable approach, including a 23% reduction in embodied carbon through innovative design, digital engineering and modern construction techniques.
• Gain exposure to delivery of a major 400kV GIS, installation of Super Grid Transformers, shunt reactors and high-voltage cable systems, complex civil engineering works using modern methods of construction, digital engineering and BIM, innovative low-carbon construction techniques, and detailed planning and stakeholder management in a highly constrained live urban environment.

Requirements

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering major infrastructure, energy or complex civil engineering projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing specialist subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing programme, cost, quality and project risk.
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety, quality and environmental management within major construction projects.
• Experience working collaboratively with clients, designers and supply chain partners to successfully deliver complex projects.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure safely and efficiently.