Senior Project Manager - #1688645

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Glasgow

Join Us!

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive EPC substation experience and strong P&L accountability. In this role, you will own financial performance, contract strategy, Project Delivery, and overall project leadership. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring the successful delivery of high-profile substations and electrical infrastructure projects across the UK.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of Linxon’s major infrastructure projects, guiding teams through strategic planning, commercial management, design development, and execution.

What will you do?

• Ensure high safety standards for safe and timely project delivery, site mobilisation, and meeting critical project milestones.


• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams of Project Managers, Project team Leaders, and Project Supervisors throughout the project lifecycle.


• Take full P&L responsibility, ensuring projects are delivered within budget while optimizing financial performance.


• Manage project revenue and budget, track costs, and ensure profitability while meeting safety and quality standards.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for tender preparation, providing support and guidance throughout the process.


• Drive early-stage project development, including engineering studies, environmental considerations, and strategic design decisions.


• Develop, approve, and oversee contract awards in compliance with procurement regulations and best practices.


• Provide construction execution strategies, ensuring adherence to schedule, safety, and quality standards.


• Manage subcontractor relationships, ensuring compliance with NEC/FIDIC contracts, safety regulations, and CDM requirements.


• Engage stakeholders by collaborating with clients, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams to align project execution with business goals.


• Track progress to ensure timely delivery and resolve delays promptly.


• Oversee engineering processes to ensure alignment with project objectives.


• Coordinate procurement to maintain timely delivery of materials and services.


• Maintain active site presence during construction, commissioning, and energisation phases, ensuring quality and safety standards.


• Oversee project final delivery and handover, ensuring full compliance and client satisfaction.

Experience Required:

• Extensive experience leading complex EPC substation projects, with a focus on financial oversight and delivery strategy.


• Relevant years of project management experience.


• Proven P&L management skills, ensuring profitability within project constraints.


• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams from inception to completion.


• Strong contract negotiation, procurement management, and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Proficiency in managing budgets and controlling costs to deliver projects on time and within budget.


• Knowledge of CDM regulations, NEC/FIDIC contracts, and environmental compliance.


• Understanding of engineering procurement and construction processes, and managing delivery schedules.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience with project management software tools and methodologies specific to electrical substations.


• Experience in risk mitigation and opportunity management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.


• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

What we offer:

We offer a range of rewards and benefits:

• 25 days holiday + statutory and public holidays + 3 additional days via purchase scheme


• Car allowance, Employee Assistance Programs, and Career Progression


• Life Insurance


• Industry-leading pension scheme with up to 10% matching


• Flexible hybrid working policy


• Opportunities for professional development, including financial support for qualifications and memberships

About Linxon:

“Building the infrastructure to power the world”

We are leaders in delivering innovative EPC substation projects for the energy transition, combining expertise from Hitachi Energy and Atkins Realis to provide sustainable solutions that power cities, industries, and communities. Our mission is to build infrastructure supporting a carbon-free future and reliable energy transmission.

Why Linxon?

Join us to contribute to critical infrastructure projects in the UK, advancing the energy transition. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive, dynamic environment where everyone can thrive. If you’re ready to lead impactful projects, we want to hear from you.

Diversity & Inclusion

We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds. We believe in seeing things differently and welcoming diversity in our team.