Electrical Project Manager

ARM; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Project Manager for HV & EHV Electrical Projects in the UK. This contract role requires at least 5 years of experience in large substation projects. The position involves developing electrical projects, ensuring safety compliance, and leading engineering teams. Competitive pay of £500/day for a 12-month contract, supported by a robust recruitment consultancy.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least five years' experience managing large and complex HV/EHV substation projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical transmission/distribution plant.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering HV & EHV projects from feasibility through energisation.
• Acting as CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer on projects.
• Coordinating internal engineering teams, external service providers, and customer interfaces.

Skills

Project management

HV/EHV electrical project knowledge

CDM regulations understanding

Team coordination

Electrical engineering principles

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - HV & EHV Electrical Projects (Contract)

Location: Manchester / Liverpool / Leeds / Hull / Newcastle

Contract Duration: 12 months

Pay: £500/day

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering HV & EHV projects from feasibility through energisation.
• Acting as CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer on projects.
• Coordinating internal engineering teams, external service providers, and customer interfaces.
• Administering commercial elements of the projects.

Requirements

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least five years\' experience managing large and complex HV/EHV substation projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical transmission/distribution plant, including AIS/GIS switchgear, Protection & Control, Power Transformers, underground cables, and overhead lines.
• Experience in optioneering and selecting substation configurations based on functional requirements.
• Full project lifecycle experience delivering CAPEX and customer connection projects from 33kV to 400kV.
• Design knowledge of AIS & GIS substations up to 400kV and familiarity with relevant engineering standards.
• Excellent understanding of H&S and CDM regulations, including the ability to act as Designer and Principal Designer.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change