11KV Project Manager

People in Power; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Life insurance

Private health screening

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Job summary

People In Power is seeking a Project Manager with experience in electrical installation up to 11kV to lead high‑voltage and multi‑utility projects across the UK. You will coordinate internal teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure safe, efficient delivery of complex assets from inception to handover.

You will drive planning, cost control and risk mitigation, maintaining high standards of safety, quality and client satisfaction while leading cross‑functional teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• HV electrical or multi-utility project delivery experience.
• Projects up to 11kV exposure.
• Engineering or construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree/NVQ5) or equivalent.
• Strong planning, commercial management and contract delivery skills.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for planning, execution and delivery of assigned projects.
• Ensure all works comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project programmes with progress monitoring and recovery plans.
• Lead site-based management teams, providing direction and performance management.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources to meet programmes.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and budgets to achieve profitability.
• Review contractual obligations to ensure alignment with client expectations.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure safe, on-time delivery.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on progress and financials.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Contract delivery

Health & safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

People In Power is a boutique engineering recruitment business that works exclusively on providing highly experienced people into the Power, Transmission & Distribution market across the UK, building on 10 years of industry knowledge.

Offering a full recruitment solution to Asset Owners, Consultancies, EPC's, OEM's, and ICP's from inception to final handover. Our exceptional service and comprehensive understanding of the sector has allowed us to build an unrivalled network of clients and candidates.

We have exclusively partnered with a national Tier 1 EPC that delivers complex utility and power projects across the UK, working with both public and private sector clients.

We are looking to secure a Project Manager experienced in electrical installation up to 11kV. Taking ownership of the successful delivery of multiple high-voltage and multi-utility projects, ensuring they are executed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Providing leadership from project commencement through to completion, coordinating internal teams, subcontractors and clients to achieve outstanding project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the planning, execution and successful delivery of assigned projects.

• Ensure all works are carried out in line with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

• Develop and maintain project programmes, monitoring progress and implementing recovery plans where required.

• Lead site-based management teams, providing direction, coaching and performance management.

• Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, statutory authorities and supply chain partners.

• Manage project risks, identifying potential issues early and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor resources to meet programme requirements.

• Monitor project costs, forecasts and budgets, ensuring commercial objectives and profitability are achieved.

• Review contractual obligations and ensure project delivery aligns with client and business expectations.

• Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring work is delivered safely, on programme and to specification.

• Provide regular project reporting to senior management, highlighting progress, risks and financial performance.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and operational excellence across the project team.

You will have

Proven experience managing HV electrical or multi-utility infrastructure projects.

• Previous responsibility for projects involving electrical networks up to 11kV.

• A recognised qualification such as HNC, HND, Degree or NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or construction discipline.

• Strong understanding of project planning, commercial management and contract delivery.

• Experience overseeing multiple stakeholders, including clients, designers, subcontractors and operational teams.

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• A proactive approach to problem solving with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

• A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service.

What You'll Receive

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase additional holiday.

• Annual discretionary bonus and regular salary reviews.

• Competitive contributory pension scheme.

• Life assurance and enhanced company sick pay.

• Private health screening and wellbeing support.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and family-friendly benefits.

• Additional leave and financial reward for employees getting married.

• Ongoing professional development, training and career progression opportunities.

• Employee discounts, cashback schemes, discounted gym memberships and Cycle to Work programme.

• Access to a range of wellbeing initiatives and employee support services.