Senior Project Manager (Engineering)

Senior Project Manager (Engineering) THE TEAM Join JSM Group , a leading provider of integrated utility infrastructure solutions delivering complex power and communications projects across the UK and Europe. You’ll be part of a senior engineering leadership team responsible for driving technical excellence, developing capability, and delivering multiple high-impact infrastructure projects. This role sits at the heart of our pre-construction and delivery interface, shaping both project outcomes and team performance. SCOPE OF ROLE As a Senior Project Manager (Engineering), you will lead the delivery of multiple or complex cable route projects, ensuring alignment across programme, cost, quality and safety. You will provide technical oversight, strategic direction and line management to Engineering Project Managers and wider teams, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across all projects. Location: Potters Bar (Hybrid) HOW YOU`LL SUCCEED Lead multiple complex engineering projects with confidence and consistency Provide clear technical direction, ensuring solutions are practical and buildable Develop and manage high-performing teams through strong leadership and coaching Balance competing priorities across pre-construction and delivery Build trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal teams Drive continuous improvement across engineering and delivery practices You’ll be recognised as a senior leader who delivers results through others, strengthens capability, and ensures projects are executed to the highest standards. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Leading the delivery of multiple or high-risk cable route projects Providing technical review, challenge and approval of engineering solutions Overseeing feasibility and optioneering for complex engineering constraints Line managing Engineering Project Managers and project teams Driving team capability, succession planning and development Managing stakeholder relationships, including DNOs, statutory bodies and clients Overseeing budgets, forecasting and commercial performance Ensuring robust risk management and governance across all projects Reporting into senior leadership with clear, structured updates WHAT IT TAKES Strong experience in utilities/power / civil engineering environments Proven track record in managing multiple or complex infrastructure projects Experience in cable routing and complex crossings (HDD, TBM, trenching) Knowledge of DNO / IDNO standards and UK regulatory frameworks Experience engaging senior stakeholders (e.g. National Highways, Network Rail) Demonstrated people leadership and team management experience Strong commercial awareness and programme management capability 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 Equal Opportunity Statement JSM Group Services Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, and to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour and our business requirements. JSM Group operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment. Department Pre-Construction Locations Head Office - Potters Bar Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time About JSM Group 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. Founded in 1998 Co-workers 300 Turnover 160M