Electrical Project Manager
Are you an experienced Electrical Project Manager with a proven track record in delivering complex infrastructure or power projects?
Looking to lead one of the UK's most critical upgrades in the energy sector? Then a career at Crown House Technologies is for you!
CHt are delivering a major upgrade and expansion project at the National Grid Wimbledon Substation—a pivotal scheme in modernising the UK's power network.
We are seeking a high-calibre Electrical Project Manager to take full ownership of this technically challenging programme, from mobilisation to final handover. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead a highly skilled team in the safe, efficient, and quality-assured delivery of a nationally significant energy infrastructure project.
If you join us you'll be a valued member of an industry leading team which can offer you an exciting and varied career with access to some truly great projects. CHT are committed to extensive training, development, and long-term career opportunities and as such this role is suitable for someone who is seeking long-term career progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full project lifecycle: planning, delivery, monitoring and close-out
- Be the primary client interface with National Grid, ensuring smooth communication and delivery alignment
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, schedules, and risk registers
- Manage and motivate a multi-disciplinary team (engineering, commercial, delivery)
- Drive performance in safety, quality, programme, and commercial outcomes
- Monitor financial progress, manage variations, and ensure cost targets are met
- Coordinate stakeholders: consultants, subcontractors, authorities, and community
- Administer the NEC contract and manage project change effectively
- Champion a proactive safety culture and compliance with all regulatory standards
What We're Looking For
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Chartered status (CEng or equivalent) desirable
- 8+ years' project management experience in infrastructure (power, rail, utilities preferred)
- Demonstrated leadership in delivering complex, high-value projects
- Strong commercial and contract management skills (ideally NEC)
- Experience managing National Grid or DNO (Distribution Network Operator) projects is a significant advantage
- Excellent communicator, influencer, and problem-solver
Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning so if you'd like to talk about part time or flexible hours we may be able to accommodate this so just let us know.
About us
Crown House technologies is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK's largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off-site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com
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