Substation Project Manager

The Company Established in 1998, JSM Group is a leading specialist infrastructure engineering company. We design and install the complex power networks, digital infrastructure and specialist systems a future-focused worldwide marketplace needs.

From High-Power grid connections to Critical Utilities. Data Centres to Renewable Energy, our full turnkey solution teams manage the full scope to help advise and deliver complex infrastructure projects at speed, on time and with reduced legislative, technical and commercial risks.

THE TEAM Join the Power Operations team at JSM Group Services Ltd., a leading provider of integrated utility infrastructure solutions. Our combination of end-to-end technical expertise, decades of industry experience, and unlimited fresh thinking makes us a trusted partner in delivering next-generation connectivity in energy and communications across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Our Power team delivers high-value electrical infrastructure projects for some of the most demanding clients in the sector – from hyperscale data centre operators to major industrial and grid clients. We are building a team of exceptional project management professionals who can drive complex programmes from award through to energisation, and we want people who take real ownership of their projects

SCOPE OF ROLE As an Electrical Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of HV projects (£5m–£50m) from site through to completion.

This is a delivery-focused role with a strong electrical bias, ideal for someone who understands how substations and HV works are actually built and delivered on site. You’ll start with responsibility for a key project, with a clear path to managing multiple schemes as the pipeline grows.

You’ll report to senior leadership but operate with a high level of autonomy, with no micromanagement.

How You’ll Succeed Own the Project

• Lead HV infrastructure projects from mobilisation through to completion
• Deliver safely, on programme, and within budget
• Take full responsibility for site performance and outcomes

Lead the Site Team

• Manage Site Managers and Supervisors (2–3 direct reports initially)
• Coordinate multiple subcontractors across electrical and civil workstreams
• Drive standards, accountability and delivery on site

Manage the Client Interface

• Act as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Build strong working relationships and manage expectations
• Represent JSM professionally on high-value projects

Bring Electrical Credibility

• Oversee substation and electrical installation works
• Understand what “good” looks like in HV delivery
• Support coordination between design, installation, and commissioning

Control Programme & Commercials

• Manage programme, risk and project performance
• Work alongside commercial teams on variations and reporting
• Keep projects moving — and commercially under control

What It Takes Must Have

• Proven delivery of HV projects (£5m+)
• Strong electrical / substation background
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors
• Confident client-facing experience
• Hands-on delivery mindset

What We Offer You We truly value your work, time, and skills! In return, we will offer you a competitive salary and some additional benefits to support your professional growth, including:

• Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes
• 28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Hybrid working pattern
• Continuous training and development, in both technical and business skills

At JSM Group, we are a leading specialist infrastructure engineering company. We design and install the complex power networks, digital infrastructure and specialist systems a future-focused worldwide marketplace needs. From High-Power grid connections to Critical Utilities. Data Centres to Renewable Energy, our full turnkey solution teams manage the full scope to help advise and deliver complex infrastructure projects at speed, on time and with reduced legislation, technical and commercial risks.