Senior Project Manager - Grid EMEA

Location:

London, GT LON, GB Glasgow, GB

Access to consistent, always‑on power is becoming a major success factor for the clients Black & Veatch serve. Whether for a data centre, industrial complex, or an EV fleet charging hub, BV design and build on‑site power infrastructure and grid interconnections that connect new‑age technology and energy to today’s grid.

As Senior Project Manager – Grid, you’ll focus on grid services within EMEA, leading all aspects of medium to large projects with multiple clients, managing and leading teams of multi‑discipline professionals and coordinating the activities of all third‑party companies contributing to the project delivery.

This role can be based at our offices in London (preferred) or Glasgow city centres in the United Kingdom. We work hybrid, 3 days on site and 2 days from home. Some travel throughout the EMEA region to project/client sites and BV offices will be required.

• Managing risks related to cost, schedule, and quality throughout the full project lifecycle
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, safety standards, and client satisfaction
• Overseeing the day‑to‑day execution of projects, including financial metrics, planning, scheduling, and staffing
• Coordinating technical requirements relating to grid and substation projects
• Obtaining new/repeat business and supporting contract negotiations

Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in grid and/or substation projects within the UK and wider EMEA region.
• Proven background or managing and leading teams of multi‑discipline professionals.
• Experienced in coordinating the activities of all third‑party companies contributing to the project delivery.

All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

• PMP certification.
• Experience working with similar engineering consultancies.
• Experience in data centre design, EV charging infrastructure, BESS projects.

Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

PMT:
Project Management

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We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life, accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.