Pre-Construction Manager (Major Projects) - EV Charging - Remote - Contract (Outside IR35) £400pd to £500pd

Pre-Construction Manager (Major Projects) - EV Charging - Remote - Contract (Outside IR35) £400pd to £500pd Role: Major Projects Pre-Construction Manager Contract: £400 to £500 per day budget (Outside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: UK based / Remote (field based infrequently) Overview We are seeking an experienced Major Projects Pre-Construction Manager to support the successful mobilisation and delivery of high-voltage (HV/EHV) infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a key role within a growing delivery function, supporting complex electrical infrastructure schemes including substations, grid connections, renewables, large-scale solar, and data centre projects. The successful candidate will take ownership of the pre-construction phase, ensuring projects are fully prepared for delivery and handed over efficiently to operational teams.

The position requires someone comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple workstreams, and collaborating with internal teams, ICP/DNO stakeholders, and external delivery partners. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for pre-construction enquiries and design coordination Develop, review, and maintain accurate pre-construction programmes Gather and validate site and technical data to enable accurate estimating and project mobilisation Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external partners to ensure readiness for construction Establish and manage project communication systems, documentation control, and reporting structures Maintain project status reports and monitoring tools Attend project meetings to understand scope, constraints, and delivery requirements Support the preparation of pre-energisation documentation Provide operational and commercial reporting, including progress against programme and budget Support payment milestones and liaise with Project Managers regarding commercial status Assist in project development documentation, design submissions, and stage gate approvals Undertake additional tasks as required to ensure successful project mobilisation and delivery Required Experience & Skills Extensive project management experience within the electrical utilities sector Experience of HV/EHV infrastructure (33–132kV or above) including substations and grid connections Experience working with or alongside ICPs and/or DNOs Proven experience managing complex, multi-million-pound infrastructure projects Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle from feasibility through to energisation Experience in programme management and forecasting (P&L, progress vs target, budget tracking) Knowledge of Streetworks, permits, and utility regulations Competence in MS Project (or equivalent project management software) Strong stakeholder and client management capability Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines Excellent organisational and coordination skills Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt to technical and non-technical audiences Proficient in Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms Qualifications & Certifications Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, PMI or equivalent experience) SMSTS Emergency First Aid at Work Full UK Driving Licence Candidate Profile The successful candidate will: Be comfortable operating across complex HV infrastructure environments Understand what “good” looks like in major project mobilisation Be proactive, detail-driven, and commercially aware Thrive in collaborative, multi-stakeholder environments Be flexible and adaptable to varying project requirements If this is of interest please apply on LinkedIn or email [email protected]