Project Manager - Substations

• Proven track record in the electricity distribution and/or transmission industry, delivering Project Manager activities with typically 5+ years’ experience.

• Strong technical knowledge across all distribution asset classes (cables, overhead lines, substations and civils), with the competence to take responsibility for works from LV up to and including 66kV.

•  Demonstrable experience managing both major projects and high-volume workstreams, including responsibility for projects typically valued in excess of £5m.

•  Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

•  Experience working on CDM notifiable projects.

•  Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; HNC or equivalent qualifications will also be considered.

•  NEBOSH or equivalent qualification in safety management.

Key responsibilities:
• Use and comply with client procedures, business systems and data/asset systems.
• Undertake site investigations and develop compliant engineering solutions and designs.
• Produce firm cost proposals, quotations, and validated estimates for connection offers.
• Specify, order and manage equipment, plant and supplier/contractor interfaces.
• Review designs, ICP submissions and supplier tenders; attend FAT and witness testing.
• Project manage works (whole or part lifecycle) to time, cost and quality targets.
• Administer contracts, tenders, mobilisation and ongoing contract management.
• Develop and manage programmes, providing regular progress and cost forecasts to the client.
• Lead project teams and meetings; manage stakeholders and customer engagement.
• Ensure delivery meets client quality, safety (including CDM duties), and environmental standards.
• Undertake audits, site inspections and contribute to client audit programmes.
• Identify and manage project risks and resource requirements.
• Maintain client operational authorisations for substation access and supervision.
• Update asset records and support portfolio resource planning.

This is a hybrid role, involving a blend of home working and regular site visits across the North.

Supplementing the Clients capability, the successful individual will support and work with the inhouse project delivery to provide works across several asset classes to include substations, underground cables, overhead lines and civils. This will cover at all system voltages from low voltage (LV) up to and including 400kV.

As a Project Engineer / Manager (5+ years’ experience), you will design, plan and deliver project works from feasibility through to completion, ensuring compliance with Grid standards, systems and licence obligations.