Project Manager
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76 days left
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Wimbledon
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Salary
£58,000 - £75,000 /year
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Career level
Manager / Lead Level
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Qualification
Degree or professional accreditation in project / technical / commercial management
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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
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.
