V Substation Works Package Manager

DCO Construction Works Package Manager

Are you ready to help deliver complex renewable infrastructure that supports a greener future? At EDF Power Solutions, you'll play a key role in major solar and battery projects that power Britain's journey to net zero.

As a DCO Construction Works Package Manager, you will lead the delivery of major nationally significant energy infrastructure projects across the EDF Power Solutions DCO portfolio.

The DCO programme represents a multi-gigawatt pipeline of utility‑scale renewable and energy infrastructure projects. The first project is Longfield, comprising a 400MW PV, 300MW BESS and associated 400kV transmission connection works.

In this role you will be responsible for leading the delivery of a key construction package within the wider project structure, including the 400kV substation and cable connection works, supporting the safe, coordinated and successful execution from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.

Lead the safe, coordinated and effective delivery of the Project Substation Contract and associated 400kV cable route works package, comprising the project transmission and distribution infrastructure including 400kV and 33kV systems, associated balance of plant systems and interfaces with the wider project infrastructure and NGET network, as directed by the Senior Project Manager.

Act as the primary package delivery lead for the 400kV substation and cable route package during construction and commissioning phases, with responsibility for:

• Contractor management
• Site‑based execution oversight
• Package coordination
• Programme delivery
• Interface management
• Commercial delivery support
• Contract management
• Quality assurance

Deliver the package in accordance with:

• Project requirements (including quality requirements)
• DCO requirements and consent obligations
• Contractual requirements
• Applicable standards and procedures
• Project programme and budget requirements

Manage package‑level interfaces with:

• NGET works and outage activities
• PV and BESS delivery packages
• Cable route and enabling works
• Commissioning and energisation activities
• Wider project delivery and operational interfaces

Work closely with the Engineering disciplines and Engineering Manager to support:

• Technical review activities
• Design coordination
• Grid and NGET interface coordination
• Constructability reviews
• Commissioning readiness
• Engineering assurance and acceptance activities

Work with the Quality team to ensure:

• Package quality requirements are implemented
• Surveillance and inspection activities are coordinated
• Quality issues are escalated and managed appropriately
• Contractor quality performance is monitored throughout delivery

Work in conjunction with the H&S team to support:

• Implementation of the Client H&S Management Plan
• Contractor CDM compliance
• Site inspections and audits
• Safe delivery of the works package
• Escalation and management of H&S concerns and risks

Support package‑level commercial and contractual management activities in conjunction with the Commercial team, including:

• Progress reporting
• Change management
• Contractor performance management
• Identification and escalation of commercial risks and issues

Coordinate package reporting, programme updates, risks, actions and delivery status through the agreed project controls and reporting processes. Maintain effective coordination and communication across contractors, project functions and wider stakeholder groups to support safe and successful package delivery.

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent discipline
• APM PPQ qualification (or equivalent project management qualification) preferred
• Demonstrable track record delivering large‑scale HV infrastructure, energy or major infrastructure projects
• Experience managing principal contractors and complex package interfaces during construction delivery
• Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects in a regulated environment, including NEC and FIDIC contracts
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and construction health & safety management within major infrastructure…