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Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of substation construction, upgrade, and maintenance projects. The successful candidate will oversee all phases of project execution — from planning and design coordination through construction, commissioning, and handover — ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance. This role requires strong technical understanding of substation systems, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to drive multidisciplinary teams in a high-risk, regulated environment.
Project Leadership
* Lead end-to-end delivery of substation projects including planning, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
* Develop detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and progress reports.
* Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and utility/DSO/TSO requirements.
Stakeholder & Team Management
* Coordinate internal engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and authorities.
* Facilitate regular project meetings to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, risks, and actions.
* Manage customer expectations and maintain strong communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
* Champion safe working practices in line with company and industry regulations (e.g., CDM, H&S policies).
* Ensure all site activities adhere to safety rules, method statements, and permit-to-work systems.
* Implement quality assurance plans and oversee inspections, audits, and documentation.
Cost & Schedule Control
* Manage project budgets, forecasts, procurement activities, and commercial reporting.
* Monitor progress and performance, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.
* Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to optimize cost, delivery, and quality.
Technical & Operational
* Review engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for HV/LV substation systems.
* Support technical problem-solving during construction and commissioning phases.
* Oversee FAT, SAT, and final commissioning ensuring readiness for energization and handover.
Requirements
* Proven experience managing substation or high-voltage (HV/MV) electrical infrastructure projects.
* Strong knowledge of substation components (e.g., transformers, switch gear, protection systems, control & SCADA).
* Understanding of construction methodologies, safety regulations, and utility standards.
* Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, contractors, and risk.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time
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