Project Manager - HV & EHV Power Connections

Marlow | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office)
-70,000 - -80,000
Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of major HV and EHV power connection projects across the UK.

This Project Manager role is ideal for someone with a strong background in electrical infrastructure who enjoys managing complex utility projects from inception through to completion. You''ll oversee multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and contractors, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The successful Project Manager will play a key role in delivering major power infrastructure schemes while helping to develop teams, improve project delivery processes and build long-term client relationships.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you''ll be involved in:

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of HV and EHV power connection projects
• Planning, scheduling and coordinating project resources and delivery programmes
• Managing project budgets, commercial performance and cost control
• Coordinating with clients, DNOs, IDNOs, engineering teams and subcontractors
• Managing project risks, issues and programme milestones
• Supporting procurement, logistics and supplier management activities
• Preparing project documentation, reports and handover information
• Ensuring projects comply with technical, safety and quality standards
• Leading project meetings and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Supporting continuous improvement across project delivery processes

This Project Manager position offers the opportunity to lead technically challenging electrical infrastructure projects within a growing and collaborative environment.

What They''re Looking For

• Experience working as a Project Manager within the power, utilities or electrical infrastructure sector
• Strong background delivering HV or EHV projects
• Experience working with a Tier 1 contractor
• Previous experience working with DNOs, ideally SSEN or other UK distribution networks
• Electrical background with a good understanding of associated civil engineering works
• Strong commercial and contract management experience
• Excellent planning, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and multidisciplinary teams

The following would be advantageous:

• Operational experience within power networks
• APM, PRINCE2 or PMP qualification
• Experience delivering major connections projects
• Knowledge of UKPN, SSEN or other DNO standards and procedures

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working from the Marlow office (3 days per week)
• Major HV and EHV infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant power connections
• Leadership role with genuine career progression
• Collaborative and growing engineering business
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Immediate interviews available.

If you''re a Project Manager with HV, EHV or DNO experience looking to lead major electrical infrastructure projects while developing your career within the UK power sector, apply now to be considered.