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  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    December 24, 2026

  • Location

    Wimbledon

  • Salary

    £58,000 - £75,000 /year

  • Career level

    Manager / Lead Level

  • Qualification

    Degree or professional accreditation in project / technical / commercial management

  • Experience

    5+ Years

Description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Project Manager to join their project team in Wimbledon delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

Want to lead a project that's setting the benchmark for the future of the UK's energy infrastructure?

Position Overview & Key Facts

  • Employer: Laing O’Rourke
  • Vacancy Requisition ID: 8194
  • Project / Base Location: Wimbledon NG Substation, Riverside Road, Wimbledon, SW17 0BA, United Kingdom
  • Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
  • Target Experience: 5+ Years
  • Compensation Benchmark: £58,000 – £75,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
  • Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

  • We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Wimbledon Asset Replacement Scheme, a nationally significant project that will modernise one of London's key electricity transmission assets.
  • The project involves replacing an existing 275kV air-insulated substation with a state-of-the-art 400kV, 16-bay Gas Insulated Substation (GIS), helping to strengthen the UK's electricity network while supporting future energy demands.
  • Why this project?
  • The Wimbledon Asset Replacement Scheme is one of National Grid's flagship infrastructure projects and has already gained industry recognition for its approach to sustainable delivery.
  • Delivery of a major 400kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS)
  • Installation of Super Grid Transformers, shunt reactors and high-voltage cable systems
  • Complex civil engineering works using modern methods of construction
  • Digital engineering and Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Innovative low-carbon construction techniques
  • A highly constrained live urban environment requiring detailed planning and stakeholder management

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering major infrastructure, energy or complex civil engineering projects.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing specialist subcontractors.
  • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing programme, cost, quality and project risk.
  • Excellent knowledge of health & safety, quality and environmental management within major construction projects.
  • Experience working collaboratively with clients, designers and supply chain partners to successfully deliver complex projects.
  • Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive, collaborative approach with a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure safely and efficiently.

What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)

  • Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
  • Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
  • Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
  • Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus

Laing O’Rourke Health & Safety (HSE) Infrastructure Delivery Civil Engineering Contract Management Subcontractor Coordination Site Operations

Apply Directly for this Opportunity

This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.

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