Project Manager
- Location: Site-based; Inverness, Scotland
- Rate: £500 – £600 per day (Outside IR35)
- Duration: 12-month rolling contract (2–3 years’ scope)
- Start Date: ASAP
Turner Lovell are recruiting on behalf of an international engineering group delivering complex, large-scale energy projects, for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a 400kV grid-connected infrastructure project. The role will focus on the mechanical and electrical delivery of the project, with the civil works already completed.
This is a site-based, delivery-focused role with a strong client-facing element, requiring hands-on management of subcontractors and contractors on site. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and commercially compliant delivery of the M&E scope.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the on-site delivery of mechanical and electrical works on a 400kV grid connection project
- Manage contractual obligations in line with NEC3 contracts
- Support contract administration, change control, and claims management activities
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and opportunities
- Provide regular progress, programme, and commercial reporting to senior stakeholders
- Maintain a strong site presence, providing direct leadership to subcontractors and construction partners
- Act as a key interface between principal contractor, the client, and wider project stakeholders
- Coordinate engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities
- Ensure delivery to programme, cost, quality, and HSE requirements
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Manager on major power, utilities, or infrastructure projects
- Strong background delivering M&E scopes within complex construction environments
- Demonstrable contract management and subcontractor management experience
- Working knowledge of NEC3 contracts, including variations and claims
- Experience in client-facing, site-based roles
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and drive delivery on site
- Experience on high-voltage transmission or grid connection projects (up to 400kV)
- Background working for a principal contractor or EPC organisation
If you are an experienced Project Manager looking for a long-term site-based contract on a major UK transmission project, please apply or contact Hope Brown at hope.brown@turnerlovell.com for more information.