Electrical Project Manager

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for a Project Manager to deliver HV and EHV electrical projects across the UK. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience managing complex substation projects and possess strong knowledge of electrical transmission/distribution systems. This contract offers a competitive pay rate of £500 per day for an initial duration of 12 months.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing large and complex HV/EHV substation projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical transmission/distribution plant.
• Excellent understanding of H&S and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HV and EHV projects from feasibility through energisation.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams and external service providers.
• Manage commercial elements of the projects.

Skills

Experience managing large and complex HV/EHV substation projects

Knowledge of electrical transmission/distribution plant

Project lifecycle experience from 33kV to 400kV

Design knowledge of AIS & GIS substations

Education

Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Project Manager - HV & EHV Electrical Projects (Contract)

Location: Manchester / Liverpool / Leeds / Hull / Newcastle
Contract Duration: 12 months
Pay: £500/day

Role Overview

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering HV and EHV projects across cable, overhead, plant, and civil scopes. You will take the initial functional requirements and translate them into compliant, cost-effective engineering solutions while managing projects to time, cost, safety, and quality targets. Key responsibilities include:

• 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.