Project Manager (Telecoms)

Company: ScottishPower
Apply for the Project Manager (Telecoms)
Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

Location: Glasgow or Prenton

Salary: £55,000 to £68,750

Employment type: Permanent, Hybrid

Closing Date: 29/07/2026

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage and deliver multiple telecommunications projects across transmission and distribution networks, ensuring safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery.
  • Lead projects through the full lifecycle, from concept and planning through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, forecasts, and performance reporting.
  • Support the delivery of telecommunications investment programmes and ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory commitments.
  • Coordinate projects that support customer connections, network growth, reinforcement works, and operational business requirements.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and framework partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and change controls, implementing effective mitigation strategies where required.
  • Manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and investment approval support.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, quality, and governance requirements.
  • Produce project reports, dashboards, and updates for senior stakeholders and governance forums.

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects within telecommunications, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or related sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of project management principles and the full project lifecycle.
  • Experience managing budgets, schedules, contractors, suppliers, and project risks.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Strong planning, organisational, and problem‑solving capabilities.
  • Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholder groups.
  • A proactive approach to continuous improvement, governance, and performance delivery.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and reporting tools.

Minimum Criteria

  • Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience in Telecommunications, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrable project management experience delivering infrastructure, telecommunications, engineering, or utility projects.
  • Experience managing project budgets, resources, schedules, and contractor performance.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Sound understanding of project governance, risk management, and project delivery processes.

Benefits

  • 36 days annual leave
  • Holiday purchase – extra annual leave to balance work and life
  • Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
  • Payroll giving and charity matched funding
  • Technology Vouchers
  • Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
  • Electric Vehicle Schemes
  • Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
  • Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
  • Life Assurance (4x salary)
  • Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
  • Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neuro‑divergent or require pregnancy‑related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

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Posted: July 26th, 2026