Project Director - #2163834

Project Director – Overhead Lines (OHL)

Location: Glasgow / Central Belt, Scotland (Hybrid: 3 days site/office, 2 days home)

Salary: £120,000 - £125,000 + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Package + Lodgings (if required)

The Opportunity

A Tier 1 contractor is hiring a Project Director to lead major Overhead Line (OHL) grid reinforcement and new-build schemes across Scotland. These critical infrastructure projects support the UK’s Net Zero strategy under long-term frameworks with key transmission clients. You will hold ultimate accountability for schemes from early development through to construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Act as the No.1 lead for £100m+ OHL projects, driving performance from Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) through design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Commercial & Programme Management: Over see NEC contract delivery, managing risk, change, cost control, and overall programme timelines.
• Team & Interface Management: Lead large multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, and operations while managing complex interfaces with substations, cables, and environmental packages.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage senior relationships with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Compliance: Ensure absolute adherence to CDM, HSEQ, and transmission network standards.

Required Experience

• Sector Expertise: Proven track record delivering major transmission infrastructure (£100m+ OHL schemes preferred) within a Tier 1 contractor or major infrastructure environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong operational understanding of high-voltage OHL construction. Candidates with extensive Substation and Underground Cable backgrounds will also be considered.
• Commercial Acumen: Robust experience with NEC3 / NEC4 contracts, risk management, and full-lifecycle delivery.
• Leadership: Exceptional ability to lead large teams and manage complex client and stakeholder relationships.

You must be either living or willing to lodge (Fully paid) near the Glasgow project, as well as having the right to work in the UK

Apply

To apply, send your CV via this link or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group office on 01332 653 911. All enquiries are confidential.