Project Manager
Job Description
Project Manager | Power Transmission
UK | Hybrid Working Available Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to lead critical infrastructure projects that help power the UK's future?
Capula, part of the EDF Group, is a leading advanced system integration specialist delivering operational technology and digital transformation solutions across some of the UK's most regulated industries. With a strong track record across Energy, Power Transmission, Water, Renewables and Manufacturing, we're seeking a Project Manager to join our growing team and deliver protection and control system upgrades for National Grid and other major customers.
The Opportunity
As Project Manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of projects ranging from £50k to £2m, managing them from inception through to successful delivery. Working within the Power Transmission sector, you'll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven project professional with experience in engineering or regulated industries who enjoys leading teams, engaging with customers and delivering complex technical projects.
Key Responsibilities
Manage multiple projects from award through to completion
Deliver projects to agreed scope, budget, programme and quality targets
Take full financial ownership and commercial responsibility
Lead and motivate teams of hardware, software and installation engineers
Manage subcontractors and external suppliers
Build strong relationships with National Grid and other key customers
Conduct regular progress reviews and project reporting
Identify and mitigate commercial, technical and delivery risks
Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety requirements
Support future business growth through exceptional customer delivery
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Proven Project Management experience within engineering, utilities, power transmission or a similarly regulated environment
- Experience using Microsoft Project for planning and scheduling
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Commercial awareness with the ability to proactively manage risks and issues
- Demonstrable success delivering projects to timescale, budget and customer expectations
- Experience managing subcontractors
- Leadership experience managing and motivating project teams
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites when required
Desirable
Knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
APM Practitioner qualification (or equivalent)
Experience supporting proposals, tenders and bid activities
Why Join Capula?
When you join Capula, you're joining a business where innovation, collaboration and professional development are at the heart of everything we do.
Our benefits include:
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive pension scheme
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Salary sacrifice schemes
Mental health assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Support towards IEng/CEng accreditation
Professional membership fees paid
Diversity & Inclusion
At Capula, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups and individuals with disabilities.
Apply Today
If you're ready to take the next step in your Project Management career and play a key role in delivering critical energy infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV to hr@capula.com.