Project Director

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? At M Group Energy we’re enabling the energy essential to support our lives. We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation. This role will be within our Transmission & Renewables team. We design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Our teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity. Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing? We are seeking a Project Director in Pembroke to join our Energy Division at M Group, managing multi-disciplinary project teams in the design, construction, extension, and refurbishment of transmission substations. You'll lead substation projects end-to-end, aligning delivery with M Group’s goals and National Grid’s standards while inspiring a high-performing team. You'll create clear project plans, manage budgets, track progress, and adjust quickly to hit milestones and maintain profitability — we'll give you the tools and governance to succeed. You'll identify and solve risks early, ensuring the highest safety and compliance standards across all works. You'll build strong relationships with stakeholders, from National Grid to suppliers and subcontractors — we'll back you with transparent communications and support. You'll mentor and motivate your team, driving collaboration, quality, and environmental excellence — we'll invest in your leadership growth every step of the way. What You’ll Bring You'll bring a degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field — and if you have a Master’s, even better. You'll have around 15+ years’ experience leading projects in transmission, high-voltage substations (400kV / 275kV), or renewable generation. You'll know electrical systems, grid connections, and commissioning inside out, with a proven track record of delivering major infrastructure on time and on budget. You'll combine sharp problem-solving with confident decision-making, backed by strong leadership, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management skills. You'll communicate with ease at every level, building trust and collaboration across diverse teams and partners. What’s in it for you?25 days annual leave plus bank holidays My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Car Allowance Private health care and health care cash plan About Us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupE INDREG