Project Manager
Project Manager – Substations
Location: Liverpool \& Manchester
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Dependent on Experience)
About Frances\-Higgins Projects
At Frances\-Higgins Projects, we provide specialist recruitment services across the UK’s power and energy sector. Working closely with major utility providers, framework contractors, and delivery partners, we support the successful execution of high\-voltage infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning.
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth within our clients utilities and energy portfolio, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Substations to support the delivery of National Grid and high\-voltage substation projects across the North West.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven project professional with a strong background in transmission infrastructure to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage projects through all phases of delivery, ensuring safety, quality, programme, and commercial objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of National Grid substation projects from inception through to completion.
- Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design, engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with National Grid standards, specifications, and project governance requirements.
- Monitor project performance against programme, budget, quality, and safety targets.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks while maximising opportunities for improved delivery.
- Oversee contract administration, commercial performance, and change management processes.
- Produce and present project reports, progress updates, and forecasts to senior stakeholders.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience delivering National Grid transmission or substation projects (132kV–400kV).
- Strong understanding of National Grid specifications, procedures, and working practices, including SRs, Rules, and EPC/M\&E delivery frameworks.
- Successful track record of managing design and build projects within the utilities or energy sector.
- Excellent leadership capabilities with experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective client and supplier relationships.
- Sound commercial awareness and experience managing project finances and contractual obligations.
- Demonstrable experience in risk and opportunity management.
- Knowledge of relevant industry regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Experience using recognised project management systems and reporting tools.
- Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Recognised Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent) preferred.
- Additional utility, health \& safety, or National Grid\-related certifications would be advantageous.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communicator with confident reporting and presentation skills.
- Self\-motivated and capable of working autonomously when required.
- Collaborative team player with a professional and positive approach.
- Flexible and adaptable within a fast\-paced project environment.
- Solutions\-focused mindset with strong problem\-solving abilities.
Pay: £550\.00\-£600\.00 per day
Work Location: On the road
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