Senior Project Manager/Project Manager
- United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager/Senior Project Manager
Location: UK-Wide
Join Us!!
We are currently seeking a Project Manager with experience in EPC substation. In this role, you will be responsible for managing project operations and ensuring timely delivery, safety, and financial performance.
As a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things - for us, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future. You’ll be the focal point for Linxon’s National Grid portfolio and work with highly skilled team executing projects throughout the UK.
What will you do?
- Ensure high safety standards for safe and timely project delivery, site mobilisation, and meeting critical project milestones.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for tender preparation, providing essential support and guidance throughout the process.
- Lead project planning and execution to ensure timely and successful delivery.
- Track progress to ensure timely project delivery and resolve any delays promptly.
- Ensure adherence to project key milestones and deadlines.
- Oversee and actively engage with the engineering process to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Track and coordinate the procurement process to maintain timely delivery of materials and services.
- Oversee the project procurement to ensure timely delivery of materials and services aligned with project schedules.
- Facilitate effective integration and communication between suppliers, engineering teams, site personnel, and clients.
- Maintain a strong presence on-site during the construction phase, through commissioning, and up to energisation, ensuring all activities meet quality and safety standards.
- Oversee the final delivery and handover of the project, ensuring full compliance and client satisfaction.
- Manage project revenue and budget, track costs, and ensure profitability while meeting safety and quality standards.
Experience Required:
- Experience in Electrical Transmission projects, including Civil Construction.
- Experience in managing EPC substation projects, with a strong focus on site project management.
- Experience in leading project teams through the full project life cycle from tender to handover.
- Experience in managing budget and cost control, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Strong knowledge of Engineering procurement and construction processes and the ability to manage Engineering, material and site work delivery schedules
- Health, safety, and environmental management, particularly with respect to CDM regulations and site safety.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and engaging with clients and suppliers.
- Project management skills like software tools, methodologies, and best practices with Electrical substation.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- Preferred with Project Management Certification or a PMP certification is not mandatory but preferred.
What we offer:
In return, we offer
- Benefits: 25 days holiday entitlement + Statutory and public holidays + Additional 3 (three) days holiday available on our purchase scheme
- Car allowance, Employee Assistance Programs and Career Progression
- Life Insurance
- Industry leading contributory pension scheme matching up to 10%
- We also have a brilliant smarter working policy, too. That means many of our office-based people and some of our site-based people can benefit from Linxon's Hybrid working model.
- Opportunities for professional development, including financial support for relevant qualifications and membership subscriptions.
About Linxon:
“Building the infrastructure to power the world”
At Linxon, we are leaders in delivering innovative EPC substation projects essential for the energy transition. With expertise from Hitachi Energy and Atkins Realis, we provide integrated, sustainable solutions that power cities, industries, and communities. We are committed to building infrastructure that supports a carbon-free future and ensures reliable and efficient energy transmission.
Why Linxon?
By joining Linxon, you will be directly contributing to some of the most critical infrastructure projects in the UK, driving the transition to a carbon-free energy future. We value diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment where every employee can thrive. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in project management and deliver high-impact results, we want to hear from you.
Diversity & Inclusion:
When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon.
We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

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