EHV Programme Manager: Lead Big-Scale Grid & BESS

Last Mile; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work salary sacrifice

Up to 7% employer pension contribution

Life assurance (x4)

Private medical insurance

Flexible start times

Employee assistance programme

Retail, travel and leisure discounts

Job summary

Last Mile is recruiting an EHV Programme Manager to coordinate complex EHV connections, including BESS and data centres, across multiple projects in the UK. You will liaise with DNOs, ICPs and customers to ensure milestones are met and energy networks are adopted safely.

You will lead end-to-end delivery from acceptance through energisation, maintaining robust documentation, controls, and customer communications while driving continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the IDNO adoption process end to end.
• Track record delivering EHV connections (33kV+) including BESS and data centres.
• Knowledge of Bilateral Connection Agreements, MPAN/MSID registration.
• Understanding GB electricity industry structure (DNOs, ICPs, DCUSA).
• Familiarity with design approval, inspection and pre-energisation for adoptable networks.

Responsibilities

• Take a formal handover from the bid and sales team at acceptance of offer, including a register of commitments.
• Feed delivery experience back to the bid team to ensure realistic tender commitments.
• Build and maintain an integrated programme for each project with milestones and risks.
• Keep customers informed of regulatory updates and how they affect projects.
• Confirm ICP accreditation and resourcing prior to works.
• Agree inspection and test plan with ICPs aligning to design approval process.
• Monitor construction quality and compliance with adoption standards.
• Manage pre-energisation checklist and ensure safety requirements are met.

Skills

EHV project management

Stakeholder management

Customer-facing experience

Milestone tracking

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Last Mile is recruiting an EHV Programme Manager to coordinate complex EHV connections, including BESS and data centres, across multiple projects in the UK. You will liaise with DNOs, ICPs and customers to ensure milestones are met and energy networks are adopted safely.

You will lead end-to-end delivery from acceptance through energisation, maintaining robust documentation, controls, and customer communications while driving continuous process improvements.