Electrical Project Manager - Substations & Asset Upgrades

Matchtech; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £75k

37-hour week

Career progression

25 days holiday + BH

Pension plan

Training opportunities

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join a leading power utilities client on DNO Asset Replacement programmes and Frameworks, with a major project across Oxfordshire.

You will manage substation projects from initiation to completion, coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and ensure delivery to time, budget and quality standards while maintaining health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with 11kV up to 33kV assets is desirable.
• HNC or above electrical qualification or trades like Ex Cable Jointer, HV Fitter, Electrician.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, asset replacement and connection projects.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects concurrently.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage substation projects from initiation to completion.
• Oversee SSE/UKPN Asset Replacement programmes, frameworks and HV connections projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders for seamless delivery.
• Mitigate risks and resolve issues across the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management.
• Maintain adherence to health, safety and environmental policies.
• Manage project resources for optimal allocation and utilisation.

Skills

11kV experience

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Budget & quality control

Driving licence

Education

Electrical trades qualification

HNC or higher

Job description

Matchtech is recruiting an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join a leading power utilities client on DNO Asset Replacement programmes and Frameworks, with a major project across Oxfordshire.

You will manage substation projects from initiation to completion, coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and ensure delivery to time, budget and quality standards while maintaining health and safety compliance.