Project Director - Power Projects (Transmission & Distribution)

Project Director - Power Projects (Transmission & Distribution)

A Tier 1 contractor is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of major power infrastructure projects across Scotland, supporting long-term frameworks with key transmission clients.

Location: Glasgow / Central Belt, Scotland

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 + Car / Allowance + Bonus + Package

Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days site / office, 2 days home)

The Opportunity

You will work on large-scale grid reinforcement and upgrade schemes forming part of the UK's Net Zero strategy, delivering critical improvements to the transmission network.

Project Scope

Projects focus on high-voltage transmission infrastructure, typically including:

• 400kV / 275kV / 132kV substations (new build and upgrades)

• Overhead Line construction and refurbishment

• Underground cable installations and grid connections

• Integration of renewable energy into the transmission network

Typical schemes range from £100m to £1bn+, delivered through multi-year frameworks across Scotland.

Role Overview

As Project Director, you will act as the accountable lead for project delivery, responsible for:

• Full lifecycle delivery: ECI, design, construction and commissioning

• Commercial performance, programme management and risk

• Leading multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, commercial and operations

• Managing client and stakeholder relationships within regulated environments

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of £100m+ power projects as No.1 on the scheme.

• Drive programme performance across design, procurement and construction.

• Manage interfaces across substations, OHL and cable packages.

• Oversee NEC contract delivery, including risk and cost control.

• Lead stakeholder engagement with clients, consultants and supply chain.

• Ensure compliance with CDM, HSEQ and transmission standards.

Required Experience

• Proven delivery of major infrastructure projects (£100m+).

• Experience in Power & Energy, Utilities, Rail, Highways, Aviation, or Environmental / Flood Defence.

• Experience within a Tier 1 contractor or major project environment.

• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts.

• Demonstrable leadership of large, multi-disciplinary teams.

Highly Desirable

• Experience in Transmission & Distribution.

• Exposure to OHL, substations or high-voltage infrastructure.