Job Description
Sinewave was founded in 2015 with a clear mission from the very start - everything that we do will always be a power for good. Since then, we have gone from a living room start-up to a leading force within the energy transformation sector. Not bad, eh!
We are on a mission to help power the future more sustainably. But don't just take our word for it, we are the only B-Corp Certified ICP in the world.
We’re part of powering the UK’s energy transition with innovative high and low voltage electrical solutions up to 400kV. From EV charging to renewables and commercial projects, we design, deliver, and maintain networks with sustainability and efficiency at heart. Join us to drive change and make an impact!
This role:
We are looking for a Project Director to come and join our team! This will be someone who challenges what we do daily and thrives working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines helping us build for the future.
An idea of what you'll be doing:
· Provide strategic leadership across the Major Projects portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme, commercial, and quality expectations.
· Oversee the successful delivery of complex HV infrastructure projects typically operating at 33kV–132kV across all business verticals such as Data Centres, managing performance against programme milestones, delivery targets, and financial forecasts.
· Act as the senior escalation point for project delivery challenges including programme delays, technical issues, commercial risks, and stakeholder concerns.
· Support the Operations Director in managing delivery performance across the Major Projects portfolio.
· Ensure projects are effectively mobilised and delivered from pre-construction through to commissioning and final handover.
· Provide governance and oversight across multiple concurrent projects within the Major Projects portfolio, working in partnership with PMO to learn and drive process improvement.
· Ensure robust project control frameworks are maintained including programme management, risk management, change control, and reporting.
· Oversee project financial performance including cost control, forecasting, margin protection, and change management.
· Work collaboratively with the Commercial team to manage contractual obligations, variations, and compensation events.
· Establish, maintain and develop strong mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders including clients, developers, DNOs, National Grid, landowners, and delivery partners.
· Provide senior operational and technical guidance across hv project delivery including substations, HV cable installations, and commissioning activities.
· Ensure projects comply with CDM Regulations, ENA standards, BS7671, NERS accreditation requirements, and company SHEQ policies.
· Provide leadership and mentoring to Senior Project Managers and Project Managers, and across the wider team, supporting capability development across the team.
· Champion and drive continuous improvement across project delivery processes to enhance safety, efficiency, and overall project performance.
Everyone belongs here at Sinewave
At Sinewave, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We know what it takes to change the world and that’s why we review all applications impartially, ensuring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential. If you require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know—we’re here to help. #teamsinewave
RequirementsYou'll have a proven track record of:
· Strong leadership capability driving high-performing project delivery teams.
· Role model in delivering excellence in programme and portfolio management skills across complex infrastructure projects.
· Strong understanding of high-voltage electrical infrastructure delivery within ICP, DNO, or EPC environments.
· Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
· Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate risks across complex delivery programmes.
· Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across clients, contractors, and internal teams.
· Strong problem solving and decision making capability within fast-paced and technically complex environments.
· Ability to implement and maintain robust project governance, reporting, and control processes.
· Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
· Commitment to promoting a strong safety, quality, and continuous improvement culture across project delivery.
You’ll be a successful Project Director at Sinewave if you’re …
· Extensive experience delivering high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects, typically operating at 33kV–132kV.
· Proven track record delivering complex multi-million-pound infrastructure projects within the utilities or energy sector.
· Experience working within ICP, DNO, EPC, or regulated utility environments.
· Demonstrated experience managing large project portfolios or multiple concurrent projects.
· Strong understanding of HV cable systems, substations, and associated civil engineering interfaces.
· Experience managing project financial performance including cost forecasting, margin management, and commercial risk.
· Proven ability to lead and develop project management teams within complex delivery environments.
· Project Management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2, or PMI, or equivalent experience.
· Relevant qualification in engineering, construction management, or project delivery desirable.
· Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, ENA standards, BS7671, and NERS accreditation requirements.
· SMSTS or equivalent site safety qualification desirable.
· Full UK Driving Licence (maximum 3 points)
BenefitsSo, let’s talk about what’s in it for you.
In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting place to work with a welcoming and friendly workforce. We are a fast-growing, dynamic business and even as our team grows in number, maintaining our company culture is important to us. We want to keep the feeling of being part of a small business alive, no matter how big we get.
Whether you’re based in the HQ in Swindon, field-based, or working from home we have a lot to offer:
The usual stuff ?
Along with a competitive salary and life assurance, we provide enhanced pension contributions matching 5% as standard.
25days + Bank Holidays ?️
You can even buy or sell holiday allowance, giving you the flexibility to enjoy more time with family and friends.
Private Medical ?
We hope you’ll never need it, but just in case. We offer a fully comprehensive medical scheme that can extend to your family as well.
Sinewave Academy ?
Our academy provides you with all of the tools and training needed to power your career.
Sinewave Worx ?️
Our bespoke perks platform getting you discounts and cashback at loads of high-street retailers. Our perks list is as impressive as the range of our EV solutions! Want to know more? Charge ahead and check out here.
Join us ?
If you think this is the right role for you and you want to be a part of #TeamSinewave, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
When you join you will go through our top-notch induction and onboarding process and have opportunities to develop further through our in house training academy. You'll have a proven track record of: Assessing potentially hazardous and dangerous situations, taking appropriate action to ensure the safety of personnel, other site operatives and the public. Undertaking site specific risk assessments and creating RAMS, and competent in issuing and cancelling safety documents. Ensuring personnel and your wider team understand duties under safety documents. Carrying out network operations under instruction from the Network Control Engineer. Understanding the local network anomalies and ensuring correct phase rotation. You'll already have experience & qualifications in: Currently hold (or have held) authorisations up to 33kV including permit to work (accepting 11KV with extensive experience). CSCS (affiliated). The use of Productivity and Collaboration Software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint etc. across multiple platforms such as smart phones, tablets, laptops etc. Full UK driving license (Maximum of 3 points).
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