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Senior Project Manager (HV Transmission)


Due to continued growth and expansion within the UK transmission sector, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-voltage transmission infrastructure projects supporting programmes for National Grid and other major utilities.

This role will lead complex HV substation and transmission works from early-stage feasibility through to commissioning and energisation, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, programme performance, and regulatory compliance.


Location: Hybrid - site locations across the UK, and remote working.
This role is suitable for Permenant staff or Contractors


Role Overview

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex HV substation and transmission projects, ensuring alignment with client governance frameworks, National Grid technical standards, and regulatory requirements.

You will lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage interfaces between engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to successfully deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

This role requires a strong understanding of transmission network infrastructure and substation plant, alongside proven experience managing stakeholders across utilities, contractors, and regulatory bodies.


Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

Lead the full lifecycle delivery of HV transmission and substation projects from feasibility, design, and procurement through construction, commissioning, and energisation.
Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with National Grid specifications, standards, and governance processes.
Manage project programme, cost, scope, risk, and quality in line with client and organisational requirements.



Technical Leadership

Provide leadership across projects involving:

AIS and GIS switchgear

Protection & control systems

Power transformers

Underground and overhead transmission cables

Substation plant and auxiliary systems

Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning activities in collaboration with engineering and commissioning teams.



Stakeholder & Client Management

Act as the primary interface with National Grid and key client stakeholders.

Provide regular reporting on programme performance, risks, cost, and delivery milestones.

Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners to ensure integrated project delivery.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and project HSE plans.

Ensure works are delivered in accordance with industry best practice, statutory regulations, and client safety standards.



Commercial & Risk Management

Manage project budgets, forecasting, and cost control.

Identify, manage, and mitigate technical, commercial, and programme risks.

Support contract administration and commercial negotiations where required.

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, planners, site managers, and subcontractors.

Promote collaboration and high performance across all project stakeholders.



Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience delivering HV transmission or substation projects (typically 132kV-400kV)

Strong understanding of electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure

Experience managing projects for National Grid or major UK utilities

Demonstrated success delivering projects through full lifecycle: feasibility ? energisation

Knowledge of AIS/GIS switchgear, protection systems, transformers, and cable infrastructure

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams

Excellent risk management, reporting, and programme management capability



Desirable

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related discipline

APM / PRINCE2 / PMP project management qualification

Experience working under National Grid technical standards and procedures

Knowledge of CDM regulations and UK utility project governance framework



Why Join Us?


Work on major UK transmission infrastructure projects

Be part of a supportive and growing team

Opportunities to contribute to the UK's energy transition and grid modernisation

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

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