Electrical Project Manager - HV Substations / National Grid

Melksham | Contract | -650 - -800 per day (Outside IR35)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading Tier 1 engineering contractor within the UK power and utilities sector, is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support the delivery of a critical National Grid substation project in Melksham.

The project is currently at a key delivery stage, and the client requires a proven HV Project Manager with demonstrable experience delivering high-voltage transmission substation projects within live National Grid environments.

This role will suit a hands-on Project Manager with strong Tier 1 contractor experience, capable of leading complex HV infrastructure works while managing programme, commercial, safety, and stakeholder requirements across all phases of delivery.

Key Responsibilities



Project Delivery

• Lead the delivery of high-voltage substation works within a live National Grid environment
• Manage all project activities from construction through to commissioning and handover
• Ensure delivery against programme, budget, quality, and safety objectives
• Coordinate multidisciplinary delivery teams, subcontractors, and specialist HV suppliers

HV Substation & Transmission Infrastructure

• Manage HV infrastructure projects including substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and associated civils
• Oversee works across transmission-level voltage ranges including 132kV, 275kV and 400kV systems
• Coordinate outages, energisation activities, and National Grid interface requirements

Commercial & NEC Contract Management

• ManageNEC contract obligations including:
  • Early Warnings
  • Compensation Events
  • Programme reporting
  • Risk management
• Support commercial performance, forecasting, and cost control activities

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong HSEQ culture across all project activities
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, National Grid standards, and site safety procedures
• Review and manage RAMS, ITPs, permits, and commissioning documentation

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the key interface between the client, National Grid representatives, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams
• Lead progress meetings, reporting, and coordination activities
• Maintain strong communication across all project stakeholders during critical delivery phases

Essential Experience

• Proven experience delivering National Grid or transmission-level HV substation projects
• Strong background working for Tier 1 contractors within the utilities / energy sector
• Experience managing projects involving:
  • 132kV
  • 275kV
  • 400kV infrastructure
• Strong understanding of:
  • HV substations
  • Switchgear
  • Transformers
  • Protection systems
  • Grid connections
• Demonstrable NEC3 / NEC4 contract management experience
• Ability to manage live HV construction environments and critical programme milestones
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capability

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• SMSTS
• CSCS Black Card (preferred)
• National Grid competencies / authorisations advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence