EHV Substation Program Lead – On Site UK

PWE Recruitment Group; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel

Job summary

PWE Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead on EHV/HV substation construction and refurbishment projects across the UK. This hands-on, site-based role requires strong expertise in HV electrical infrastructure and M&E project delivery.

You will manage complex transmission and distribution programmes, coordinating with National Grid, DNOs, and regulators, while delivering safely, on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager in the electricity transmission or distribution sector.
• Experience delivering EHV/HV substation construction, transformer replacement and maintenance works.
• Experience managing projects involving 33kV to 132kV and above.
• Knowledge of National Grid and DNO standards and procedures.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations, RAMS and construction health and safety requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour teams on live operational sites.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of EHV/HV substation construction projects from inception through to commissioning.
• Manage transformer replacement, refurbishment, repair, and maintenance activities on 132kV assets.
• Oversee 132kV busbar replacement and associated substation upgrade works.
• Manage maintenance and replacement programmes for breakers ranging from 33kV to 132kV.
• Coordinate and supervise multidisciplinary site teams including Electrical Fitters, Cable Jointers, Civil Engineering Teams, Specialist Subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Review and approve RAMS and ensure safe systems of work are implemented across all projects.
• Conduct and oversee safety audits and site inspections.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and commercial performance.
• Develop and maintain project programmes and resource plans.
• Manage stakeholder communications and act as the primary point of contact with National Grid, DNOs, clients, and local authorities.
• Drive project delivery to achieve programme milestones and client satisfaction.

Skills

Senior PM

EHV/HV

Substation construction

M&E projects

CDM RAMS

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

PWE Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead on EHV/HV substation construction and refurbishment projects across the UK. This hands-on, site-based role requires strong expertise in HV electrical infrastructure and M&E project delivery.

You will manage complex transmission and distribution programmes, coordinating with National Grid, DNOs, and regulators, while delivering safely, on time and within budget.