Project Manager

OCU Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and utilities contractor based in the Shetland Islands is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver energy and utilities projects. You will manage multiple concurrent projects, focusing on electrical and utility infrastructure works while coordinating with DNOs, ICPs, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in project management, electrical works, and financial management, with proficiency in Primavera P6. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Strong progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within utilities, energy, or infrastructure environments.
• Strong background in electrical works, cabling, substations, BESS, and utility installations.
• Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project management of projects from initiation to completion.
• Delivery of underground cabling, 132kV substation works, and battery storage installations.
• Financial control including cost tracking, forecasting, variations, and invoicing.
• Monitoring project performance against KPIs and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Works

Cabling

Substations

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Financial Management

Stakeholder Management

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER – ENERGY & UTILITIES (SHETLANDS)

Location: Based in Shetland Islands (Office / site presence needed)
Package: Competitive salary + car allowance + strong progression opportunities

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver energy and utilities projects across multiple sites in the Shetland Islands. With a strong secured workload and a growing long‑term pipeline, this role offers excellent stability, long‑term project exposure, and clear career progression.

Based in Shetland, you will manage multiple concurrent projects across the islands, delivering complex electrical and utility infrastructure works while working closely with DNOs, ICPs, and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end project management of projects from initiation to completion
• Management of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) works
• Coordination with DNOs and ICPs
• Oversight of electrical and utilities works, with civils delivered by specialist teams
• Delivery of:
  • Underground cabling
  • 132kV substation works
  • Battery storage installations
  • M&E packages
• Programme management using Primavera P6
• Development and management of project plans, programmes, budgets, resources, and risk registers
• Full financial control including cost tracking, forecasting, variations, and invoicing
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to maximise efficiency and performance
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Monitoring project performance against KPIs and implementing corrective actions where required

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within utilities, energy, or infrastructure environments
• Strong background in electrical works, cabling, substations, BESS, and utility installations
• Previous experience working with DNOs, either directly or as an ICP
• Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously
• Strong commercial and financial management capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2 desirable)
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

What We Value

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We work to five core values:

• We care about safety
• We lead with integrity
• We strive to be better every day
• We make a positive impact
• We deliver to grow
  We are one company, united

Our Vision

Our ambition is to be the UK’s leading energy transition and utilities contractor. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and developing our people to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving energy and utilities landscape.