Project Manager / SAP

Project Manager / SAP

Scotland

Permanent

Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom's Networks team has a vacancy for a Project Manager to deliver secondary and primary substation works across SP Energy Networks (SPEN) territory, primarily covering Glasgow and South Lanarkshire. This role would be ideally suited to an experienced Project Manager or a developing Senior Authorised Person (SAP 11kV) looking to progress into a combined PM/SAP position. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will lead operational teams to support our client SPEN in achieving delivery targets throughout ED2.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Lead and support operational teams delivering works on behalf of our client, SPEN.
• Maintain strong client relationships and represent Freedom professionally across SPEN's network.
• Ensure safety is prioritised at all times and promote a Zero Harm culture.
• Oversee delivery of secondary and primary substation projects within DNO environments.
• Meet and exceed client expectations, performance KPIs, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ requirements and DNO safety rules.
• Support people development, retention, and team performance.
• Maintain accurate financial forecasts and contribute to ED2 growth planning.
• Promote and uphold Freedom's core values across all activities.

What we're looking for:

• Experience within the electrical distribution / utility sector.
• Preferably experience working on a DNO network - SPEN experience highly desirable.
• Background in substation replacement or refurbishment works (secondary and primary).
• Relationship management experience within a regulated DNO environment.
• Strong understanding of DNO technical standards, safety rules, and operational processes.
• NEBOSH/SMSTS accreditation (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.
• First Aid & Manual Handling (desirable).
• DNO authorisations or progression toward SAP status (highly desirable).

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Car/Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.