Project Manager

Involve Recruitment

We are representing an innovative and fast-growing project management consultancy with a reputation for delivering high-impact infrastructure programmes across the rail, transport, and energy sectors. Due to a significant new commission, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager—from either a consultancy or contracting background—to join their expanding team.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in a major government-backed initiative to deliver electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) across a substantial operational estate. This programme is central to the client's decarbonisation strategy, supporting the transition to a fully electric fleet over a three-year period.

The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end delivery of EVCI rollout across approximately 30 sites, ensuring seamless coordination between multiple delivery partners and alignment with strategic programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the procurement and coordination of subcontractors covering:

* Design and engineering

* Grid connection and applications

* Installation and commissioning

* Ongoing operation and maintenance

* Act as the primary point of contact with the client, ensuring clear communication, reporting, and programme visibility.

* Provide structured programme leadership across all stages of the project lifecycle.

* Drive multi-party coordination to deliver works efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.

* Establish and maintain strong stakeholder engagement across internal and external parties.

* Ensure effective governance, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

* Monitor and report on progress, budget, and quality metrics, ensuring delivery to agreed KPIs and milestones.

Candidate Profile

* Proven experience in project management within the infrastructure sector (rail, transport, energy, or similar).

* Experience delivering complex, multi-site programmes.

* Strong background in managing external supply chains and contractor performance.

* Familiarity with infrastructure decarbonisation, EV charging projects, or renewable energy deployment is highly desirable but not essential.

* Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills