Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Power Transmission & Distribution (Scotland)

Reports To:

Project Director (Scotland)

Location:

Glasgow Office and Project Sites Across Scotland

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time (40 Hours per Week)

Role Purpose

As a Project Manager within United Infrastructure's Power Transmission & Distribution business, you will lead the safe, commercial and successful delivery of high-profile infrastructure projects across Scotland. The role is responsible for driving project performance, maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring operational excellence and supporting the continued growth of the Scottish business.

You will play a key role within the Scotland leadership team, helping shape strategic decision-making whilst delivering projects that support the UK's critical energy infrastructure requirements. The position offers significant opportunity for career progression within a rapidly growing sector and business.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Power T&D projects from ECI, mobilisation through to completion.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and in line with client expectations.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, commercial, construction and supply chain partners.

• Develop and maintain project programmes, delivery strategies and resource plans.

• Manage project risks and opportunities to achieve successful outcomes.

Commercial Management

• Take ownership of project financial performance including cost control, forecasting and profitability.

• Support contract administration and change management processes.

• Work closely with commercial teams to maximise project value and recover contractual entitlements.

• Contribute to accurate monthly project reporting and business performance reviews.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, key stakeholders, regulatory bodies and delivery partners.

• Act as the primary point of contact for allocated projects.

• Represent United Infrastructure professionally at client meetings, project reviews and industry engagements.

• Support business development opportunities and identify future growth potential.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

• Champion a proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture across all projects.

• Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements and statutory obligations.

• Lead by example in delivering HSEQ excellence and continuous improvement.

• Promote behavioural safety and positive engagement across project teams.

Leadership

• Provide leadership, coaching and support to project teams.

• Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Support talent development and succession planning within the wider business.

• Contribute actively as a member of the Scotland leadership team.

Strategic Contribution

• Support the growth ambitions of the Scotland Power T&D business.

• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

• Contribute to business planning and strategic initiatives where required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure or utility projects.

• Strong understanding of project management principles and delivery methodologies.

• Experience managing project budgets, programmes and commercial performance.

• Excellent stakeholder and client management capabilities.

• Demonstrable leadership and team management experience.

• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience within Power Transmission, Distribution, Energy, Utilities or Civil Infrastructure sectors.

• Knowledge of NEC contracts and contractual management.

• APM PMQ, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering, construction or project management discipline.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

• Highly organised and commercially aware.

• Relationship-focused with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Results-driven with a commitment to delivery excellence.

• Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Passionate about safety, quality and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.

• Performance-related bonus opportunity.

• Company car or car allowance.

• Private Medical Insurance.

• Pension scheme.

• Life Assurance.

• Professional development and qualifications including APM and wider career progression opportunities.

• Access to electric vehicle schemes following successful completion of probation.

• Opportunity to join a growing leadership team within one of the UK's fastest-growing Power T&D businesses.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.