EHV OHL (Overhead Line) Project Manager - Energy

Apex Contracting Co.; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled EHV OHL Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of high voltage infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to manage significant projects from design to energisation, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The company values work-life balance and inclusivity, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a team of talented individuals dedicated to making a positive impact in the energy sector and enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Health and Wellbeing programme

Flexible working arrangements

Development and training opportunities

WSP Hour for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience managing medium-large scale EHV OHL projects throughout the full lifecycle.
• Good understanding of electrical distribution plant items like Switchgear and Transformers.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the development and delivery of EHV OHL projects to time, cost, safety, and quality.
• Coordinate external service providers and administer commercial aspects.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical Distribution Plant

CDM Regulations

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

Our Energy Networks business is home to over two hundred talented people ranging from our early career professionals through to established engineers and project managers. We work throughout the UK and beyond in the Off-Shore Electricity Transmission, On-Shore Electricity Transmission and Distribution markets to help keep the lights on!

WSP’s T&D team delivers electrical power projects at transmission and distribution voltage levels. This role is to project manage pre-construction and construction activities (from design to energisation) for large-scale high voltage infrastructure and grid connections at voltage levels normally between 33kV and 400kV.

We are currently recruiting for an EHV OHL Project Manager to join our UK Transmission and Distribution (T&D) team.

What will you do:

• Develop EHV (33kV up to and including 132kV) projects initial functional requirement into compliant cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Project manage the development and delivery of EHV OHL projects (33kV up to and including 132kV) to time, cost, safety and quality.
• Interface with customers as well as internal and external resources to develop and deliver EHV OHL projects.
• Undertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed EHV OHL projects.
• Effectively communicate with internal engineering and industrial resource.
• Coordinate external service providers and administer commercial.
• Visit sites to assess project requirements, meet with project team/contractors, monitor work progress, safety audits, discuss engineering difficulties, etc.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience managing medium-large scale EHV OHL projects (33kV up to and including 132kV) throughout the full project lifecycle from initiation, specification and design, tendering, construction, energisation through to project closure.
• A good understanding of electrical distribution plant items such as Switchgear, Protection, Power Transformers and Underground power cables.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering standards.
• Excellent understanding of the H&S and CDM requirements.
• An ability to undertake the role of ‘Designer’ and ‘Principal Designer’ under the CDM regulations.
• The ability to travel to client’s sites and offices within North East of England and Yorkshire.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.