Project Manager – Conventional ; Electrical ECR BP

Project Manager – Conventional Island (Electrical)

Location: London, Bristol or Suffolk (Hybrid working - minimum 3 days on in the office) with frequent travel required

Salary: Circa £78,949 + bonus +excellent benefits including up to 5% bonus, contributory pension employee up to 7.5% employer up to 15%, 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell holiday, benefits portal with optional purchases such as private healthcare, dental cover, critical illness, electric car schemes, etc.

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Closing Date: Sunday 31st January 2026

Join Sizewell C - Powering the Future

Sizewell C is one of the most exciting and important infrastructure projects in the UK. As part of EDF’s commitment to a low carbon future, we’re building a new nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast that will provide reliable, clean energy for generations. Working on Sizewell C means being part of a diverse, forward thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.

We offer:

• A modern, agile working environment
• Nationally recognised flexible benefits
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Opportunities to shape the future of energy in the UK

Why Join as a Project Manager - Conventional Island (Electrical)?

This is a unique opportunity to lead the delivery of high value electrical engineering contracts and working on Sizewell C’s new 400kV grid connection and on the Power Transmission building within the Conventional Island (CI) scope of the Sizewell C project. You’ll be at the heart of a regulated, complex infrastructure programme, managing the full lifecycle of electrical projects from design through to commissioning.

You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary teams including various stakeholders in a role that offers autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to influence one of the UK’s most significant energy developments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manging bilateral connection agreements with National Grid
• Managing complex protection and control interfaces between the power plant and the National Grid
• Overseeing land & legal negotiations to achieve agreement in accordance with the schedule
• Supporting the tender phase and delivery phase of electrical packages of work
• Developing construction schedules and interfaces
• Managing discrete technical work packages
• Managing complex interfaces
• Managing Power transmission substation contracts
• Drive and Supervise design, engineering and construction activities for the grid connection and the Power transmission substation
• Driving delivery of high-voltage electrical systems and infrastructure
• Managing internal and external interfaces to ensure coordinated project execution
• Implementing site-specific design changes and ensuring robust pricing
• Engaging with stakeholders, suppliers, and senior leadership teams
• Organize and lead regular technical progress meetings with stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or other technical equivalent
• 5+ years of project management experience in high voltage/electrical engineering environment
• Experience working with National Grid or any TSO (Transmission System operator)
• Experience in leading Multidisciplinary teams and Contractors
• Previous major project experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong abilities in Budgeting, scheduling and risk management
• Background in high voltage distribution or Substations, or building services
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g. oil & gas, MOD, energy, airports)
• Strong technical knowledge of the power transmission system or high voltage electrical systems including protection and control, auxiliary systems .
• Must already be working and a resident in the United Kingdom
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Nuclear industry experience
• Chartered Engineer status
• Knowledge of EPR electrical distribution design principles and Safety Classification
• Knowledge about Grid Code, Relevant Electrical Standards (RES) and Interconnection agreements
• Experience with procurement and contract management in large scale projects

Ready…