Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

AA Euro Group are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a contractor working on Substation projects in Kent, seeking both permanent and self-employed positions. Previous experience working on Substations or Battery storage Facilities is essential for this position.

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience delivering infrastructure, utility, energy, or power projects.
• Strong understanding of HV/LV electrical infrastructure and substation delivery.
• Strong understanding of civil, electrical, and utility infrastructure works.
• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
• Knowledge of UK construction regulations, CDM requirements, and health & safety legislation.
• Experience coordinating with DNOs, ICPs, utility providers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial and contractual management experience.
• Experience managing project programmes, risk registers, and reporting processes.
• SMSTS certification required.
• CSCS Card required.
• Membership of CIOB, ICE, IET, or equivalent professional body desirable.

• Strong leadership and team management capability.
• Excellent organisational and programme management skills.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary construction and engineering teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage fast-paced infrastructure and energy projects.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and interfaces simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality delivery.
• Proficient in project management software, reporting systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, logistics, and delivery planning.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

• Lead the delivery of electrical substation projects.
• Manage all phases of project delivery from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate civil, electrical, and utility infrastructure activities across multiple work streams.
• Develop and manage project programmes, delivery strategies, and construction sequencing.
• Monitor project budgets, variations, procurement, and commercial performance.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Chair project progress meetings and provide regular reporting to senior management and clients.
• Coordinate with DNOs, ICPs, utility providers, and statutory authorities.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Resolve technical, commercial, and operational issues during project delivery.
• Oversee quality assurance, testing, commissioning, and project close-out activities.
• Ensure accurate project documentation, reporting, and handover records are maintained.
• Drive programme performance to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.