Project Manager; V to V) Major Projects

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

An experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex electrical infrastructure and network connection projects from initial concept through to energisation and final handover, managing both contestable and non-contestable works across projects ranging from 33kV to 132kV Projects.

A proactive and commercially aware project professional with the ability to build strong relationships and successfully deliver critical infrastructure projects in fast-paced environments.

• Manage the full project lifecycle from tender handover through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and energisation.
• Deliver high voltage infrastructure projects including:
  • New substations
  • Existing substation extensions
  • HV cable installations
  • Renewable energy connections
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Commercial and industrial power connections
  • Major Private Infrastructure
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes and resource plans.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and contractual obligations.
• Identify and manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure successful project completion and client handover.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with DNOs, IDNOs, National Grid, Local authorities, Principal contractors, Designers, Developers and end users.
• Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)
  • Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
  • Oversee RAMS, permits, site audits, incident investigations and corrective actions.
  • Ensure all works are delivered safely and in line with HV operational requirements.
• Commercial & Project Performance
  • Support project budgets, forecasting, cost control and profitability.
  • Review payments, variations and change requests, ensuring commercial objectives and target margins are achieved.
  • Provide project performance reporting to senior management.
• Design & Technical Delivery
  • Coordinate design activities and technical reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure designs comply with DNO, G81, ENA and client requirements.
  • Manage technical queries, engineering reviews, commissioning and energisation planning.
• Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Coordinate procurement of HV equipment and materials.
  • Manage supplier, subcontractor and specialist contractor relationships.
  • Monitor delivery performance and proactively manage long-lead items.
• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards and accreditation requirements.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and support internal and external audits.

• Proven experience as a Project Manager 33kV to 132kV
• Strong understanding of DNO and IDNO connection processes with knowledge of G81, NERS, ENA, and CDM requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams and commercial and contract management experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Prince2 Practitioner and/or APM qualification.

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