Extra High Voltage Project Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke are recruiting an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead a high-profile 400 kV transmission upgrade near Grimsby. You will own mobilisation through to handover, directing a skilled multi-disciplinary team on a flagship National Grid project that strengthens the UK electricity network.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, substantial EHV experience, and proven ability to manage scope, cost and safety across complex construction programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• EHV experience 132kV+.
• PM experience delivering EHV or major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from mobilisation to handover.
• Act as the primary client interface, ensuring strong relationships and aligned delivery.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, programmes and risk registers.
• Lead, motivate and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, commercial and delivery functions.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, programme and commercial outcomes.
• Monitor financial performance, manage variations and control project costs.
• Coordinate stakeholders including consultants, subcontractors, statutory authorities and local communities.
• Administer NEC contracts and manage change control effectively.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure full regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts

Commercial awareness

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Project Manager with a strong track record in delivering complex EHV or major infrastructure projects?

Looking to lead one of the UK's most critical upgrades to the electricity transmission network?

Then come and join Laing O'Rourke!

We are delivering a new 400 kV high-voltage substation near the existing Grimsby West site, forming part of the Grimsby to Walpole transmission upgrade. This nationally significant scheme will reinforce and expand the UK's electricity transmission network, connecting east coast generation sources and supporting future demand.

We are seeking an experienced Extra High Voltage Project Manager to take full ownership of this technically complex programme, from mobilisation through to final handover. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead a highly skilled team on a flagship National Grid transmission project.

If you join us, you'll be a valued member of an industry-leading organisation offering an exciting and varied career, exposure to major energy infrastructure projects, and long‑term development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle, including planning, delivery, monitoring, and close‑out
• Act as the primary client interface, ensuring strong relationships and aligned delivery
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, programmes, and risk registers
• Lead, motivate, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, and delivery functions
• Drive performance across safety, quality, programme, and commercial outcomes
• Monitor financial performance, manage variations, and control project costs
• Coordinate stakeholders including consultants, subcontractors, statutory authorities, and local communities
• Administer NEC contracts and manage change control effectively
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure full compliance with regulatory and site standards

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• EHV experience 132kv and above
• Project management experience delivering EHV, transmission, or major infrastructure projects
• Proven leadership on complex, high‑value construction programmes
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management capability (NEC experience preferred)
• Experience working on National Grid or DNO projects is highly advantageous
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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