Senior HV Substation Project Manager Belgium

Designer Group; Henegouwen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group is seeking an experienced Contracts / Project Manager – HV Substations to join our Belgium operations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle for HV Substation and grid infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

The role requires 10+ years in HV/Power projects, strong contract and commercial experience, and presence in Belgium with legal right to work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience delivering HV Substation, Power Infrastructure, Transmission & Distribution, Utilities, or large-scale electrical engineering projects.
• Experience managing HV systems from 110kV to 380kV desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience using NEC, FIDIC, or equivalent contract forms.
• Experience working with utility providers, TSOs, or EPC contractors.
• Must have the legal right to work in Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of HV Substation and Grid Infrastructure projects from pre-construction through energisation and handover.
• Manage all contractual, commercial, operational, and technical aspects of projects under your control.
• Support tender reviews, project estimates, risk assessments, and bid submissions.
• Coordinate design development activities, technical reviews, and value engineering initiatives.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost reporting with the Project Quantity Surveyor.
• Oversee procurement activities, including major equipment packages, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, grid operator requirements, and Belgian regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Contract awareness

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Project Management certification

Job description

Designer Group is seeking an experienced Contracts / Project Manager – HV Substations to join our Belgium operations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle for HV Substation and grid infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

The role requires 10+ years in HV/Power projects, strong contract and commercial experience, and presence in Belgium with legal right to work.