Lead Project Manager Location: Hybrid; Newcastle with occasional visits to project site (Scotland) Rate: 600 - 650 per day + expenses Duration: 6 months+ (3-year framework) Start Date: ASAP / Jan 2026 Turner Lovell are recruiting on behalf of a global engineering organisation delivering major high-voltage substation and grid infrastructure projects across the UK. We are seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of turnkey HV substation projects, working within a multi-disciplinary Systems delivery environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior project leader with strong commercial, contractual, and technical oversight skills to drive end-to-end delivery for key UK transmission customers. Work for a pioneering principal contractor in this hands-on leadership position, delivering the full EPC for GIS substations and take ownership of key client engagement.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure successful delivery of turnkey HV substation projects.Act as the primary escalation point for project teams, working closely with customer-side project PMs.Coordinate with Technical, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning, and wider functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.Maintain full compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental, and Business Conduct Guidelines (including Export Control and Tax regulations).Oversee project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and performance KPIs across your portfolio.Identify and manage risks, variations, c