Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of EHV work programmes and/or HV switchgear replacement workstreams across substations ranging from 11kV up to and including, 66kV.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring safe, compliant, on-time, and on-budget delivery of refurbishment, replacement, and network reinforcement schemes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of EHV work programmes and/or HV switchgear replacement projects (66kV).
- Oversee multiple concurrent schemes including refurbishment, asset replacement, retrofit, and network reinforcement projects.
- Develop and maintain detailed project programmes aligned with client delivery milestones.
- Manage budgets, cost forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring projects meet margin and commercial targets.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and subcontractors.
- Ensure all works are delivered in compliance with technical specifications, engineering standards, and contractual requirements.
- Lead risk management activities, identifying and mitigating technical, commercial, and programme risks.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations, promoting a strong safety culture across all projects.
- Act as the primary client interface for assigned workstreams, managing communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
- Review and approve technical documentation, designs, and method statements prior to construction.
- Manage change control processes, ensuring variations are properly captured, assessed, and agreed.
- Attend site meetings and provide leadership during critical construction and commissioning activities.
- Support resource planning and capacity management across the programme.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across delivery processes and supply chain performance.
Requirements
- Minimum HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), with significant experience in HV/EHV substation environments.
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience.
- Proven experience delivering EHV or HV switchgear replacement projects up to 66kV.
- Strong understanding of AIS and GIS substations, primary plant, protection & control, and associated civil works.
- Demonstrable experience managing multi-project workstreams or structured asset replacement programmes.
- Sound knowledge of engineering standards, technical policies, earthing systems, and electrical clearances.
- Experience managing budgets, cost forecasting, contract administration, and commercial reporting.
- Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety requirements within construction and engineering environments.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and manage interfaces between design and construction teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.
- Strong organisational and leadership capabilities with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
