EHV Substation Project Manager (Energy)

WSP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee high voltage electrical projects. In this role, you will manage the full project lifecycle, from design to energisation, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver innovative solutions for large-scale electrical infrastructure. This position offers the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of energy distribution while being part of a supportive community committed to making a positive difference. If you are passionate about engineering and project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large HV and EHV substation projects from feasibility to energisation.
• Strong understanding of electrical transmission and distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver HV and EHV projects to time, cost, safety, and quality.
• Interface with customers and coordinate external service providers.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

HV/EHV Substation Projects

Communication Skills

Safety and CDM Regulations

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AIS/GIS Switchgear

Power Transformers

Underground Power Cables

Overhead Lines

Job description

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…

We have a great opportunity for a Project Manager (HV/EHV) to join our UK Transmission and Distribution (T&D) team.

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.

Our projects would include feasibility, detailed design, procurement, construction, test and commissioning on existing or new substations and associated infrastructure.

What will you do:

1. Develop HV and EHV project initial functional requirement into compliant cost-effective engineering solutions.
2. Project manage the development and delivery of HV and EHV projects (cable, overhead, plant and civil) to time, cost, safety and quality.
3. Interface with customers as well as internal and external resources to develop and deliver HV & EHV projects.
4. Undertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed HV and EHV projects.
5. Effectively communicate with internal engineering and industrial resource.
6. Coordinate external service providers and administer commercial.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

1. Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering.
2. Experience managing large and complex HV and EHV substation projects throughout the full project lifecycle from feasibility to energisation.
3. A strong understanding of electrical transmission and distribution plant items operations, controls and associated systems such as AIS/GIS switchgear, Protection & Control, Power Transformers, Underground power cables and Overhead lines.
4. Optioneering - select the most suitable substation configurations (voltage levels, installed and firm capacities) as per functional requirements for the projects.
5. Project Management involving the delivery of CAPEX and Customer connection projects at voltages from 33kV to 400kV from project initiation, specification and design, tendering, construction through to project closure.
6. Design knowledge of both AIS & GIS substations up to 400kV.
7. Knowledge of engineering standards for HV and EHV Plant, substations (including earthing and electrical clearances).
8. Excellent understanding of the H&S and CDM requirements for large scale projects.
9. An ability to undertake the role of ‘Designer’ and ‘Principal Designer’ under the CDM regulations.
10. An ability to interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations.

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.

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