Project Manager (Pre-Construction)

Location: Greater London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to -66,000 + -5,200 Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Sub Agent looking to progress into a Project Manager role?

Or are you already a Project Manager seeking your next opportunity within the power and utilities sector?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering major HV/EHV power infrastructure projects, where you''ll take ownership of pre-construction activities and play a key role in delivering complex schemes safely, on time, and within budget.

If you''ve built your career delivering civil engineering or utilities projects and are ready for greater responsibility, this role offers genuine career progression, support, and development.

As Project Manager (Pre-Construction), you''ll be responsible for leading pre-construction activities across major infrastructure projects, ensuring programmes, commercial objectives, safety, and quality standards are achieved.

• Manage pre-construction activities from planning through to project handover
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver HV/EHV cable installation and civil engineering projects
• Manage project programmes, resources, subcontractors, and site logistics
• Drive high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage CVRs, variations, and project costs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Identify and manage project risks while maintaining programme delivery
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget

This role would suit an experienced Sub Agent looking to make the transition into Project Management, or an established Project Manager looking for a new challenge.

You''ll ideally have:

• Experience as a Sub Agent, Senior Engineer, or Project Manager within utilities, power, civil engineering, or infrastructure
• Experience delivering infrastructure or utility projects
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management experience
• Commercial awareness and experience working alongside commercial teams
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
• A strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Full UK Driving Licence

• Experience delivering HV/EHV or electrical infrastructure projects
• Experience managing pre-construction activities
• Relevant Project Management or Site Management qualifications (SMSTS or equivalent)

• Salary up to -66,000
• -5,200 Car Allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working
• Ongoing technical and professional development
• Mentoring and coaching programmes
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you''re an ambitious Sub Agent ready to take the next step into Project Management, or an experienced Project Manager looking to work on major power infrastructure projects, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.