High Voltage Project Manager

Millbank Holdings; Minffordd; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a Project Manager (High Voltage Systems) to lead the delivery of HV cable and plant packages on a major National Grid project.

You will oversee HV and MEP design, manage subcontractors, coordinate design reviews, and ensure compliance with National Grid standards while delivering on time and within budget.

The role requires 10+ years of HV project delivery, National Grid experience, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience delivering High Voltage infrastructure projects for a contractor.
• Experience on National Grid projects, preferably 400kV/275kV/132kV.
• Strong HV cable/substation knowledge and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience delivering Design & Build engineering projects.
• Commercial awareness with forecasts, subcontract accounts and variations.
• Excellent PM and programme management skills.
• Knowledge of National Grid procedures and project requirements.
• Understanding of design management and construction delivery processes.
• Experience within CDM and Principal Contractor environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. SMSTS; UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV Cable and HV Plant subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant delivery.
• Act as technical lead for all HV-related activities across the project.
• Manage HV and MEP design deliverables against programme constraints.
• Coordinate design workshops, technical reviews, and RFIs.
• Review design submissions and documentation for client alignment.
• Maintain design deliverable schedules and monitor milestones.
• Lead design interface meetings with clients, consultants and designers.
• Coordinate construction and engineering interface activities.
• Ensure compliance with design management procedures and governance.
• Manage BIM requirements with project teams; support temporary works design briefs.
• Develop subcontract scopes, packages and procurement strategies.
• Review subcontractor accounts, variations, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Monitor costs and value forecasts to improve profitability.
• Ensure HV works meet programme, technical, commercial and contractual requirements.
• Support Integrated Management Plan and project documentation; manage construction programmes.

Skills

HV experience

National Grid experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

CDM knowledge

SMSTS

Driving licence

Education

Chartered Engineer

Tools

BIM

Digital Engineering

Job description

Do you have 10+ years' experience delivering High Voltage projects for a contractor, including experience on National Grid transmission projects (400kV, 275kV or 132kV networks)?

Have you successfully managed the delivery of HV design, subcontractors, commercial forecasts, construction programmes and project risk on major infrastructure or power transmission projects?

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead the High Voltage scope on a nationally significant energy infrastructure project, working at the forefront of the UK's electricity transmission network?

The Opportunity

Due to continued project growth and the increasing demand for power transmission and grid infrastructure, our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager (High Voltage Systems) to lead the delivery of critical HV cable and plant packages on a major National Grid project.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Lead and manage the High Voltage Cable and High Voltage Plant subcontractors to ensure safe and compliant delivery of works.
• Act as the technical lead for all HV-related activities across the project.
• Manage HV and MEP design deliverables, ensuring they are completed in accordance with project requirements and programme constraints.
• Coordinate and manage design workshops, technical reviews, design queries and requests for information.
• Review design submissions, drawings and technical documentation to ensure compliance with client specifications and project requirements.
• Maintain and manage design deliverable schedules and monitor progress against programme milestones.
• Lead design interface meetings with clients, consultants, designers and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate construction and engineering interface activities to ensure efficient delivery of works.
• Ensure compliance with contractual design management procedures and governance processes.
• Manage BIM requirements for permanent and temporary works in collaboration with project teams.
• Support the development of temporary works design briefs and technical specifications.
• Develop subcontract packages, scopes of work and procurement strategies in conjunction with commercial teams.
• Review and manage subcontractor accounts, variations, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Monitor project costs and value forecasts, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and performance.
• Manage all HV works to ensure compliance with programme, technical, commercial and contractual requirements.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Integrated Management Plan and associated project documentation.
• Produce and manage construction programmes, resource plans and delivery schedules.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• 10+ years' experience delivering High Voltage infrastructure projects for a contractor.
• Previous experience working on National Grid projects, preferably involving 400kV, 275kV or 132kV transmission systems.
• Strong understanding of High Voltage cable systems, substations and associated plant.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design and construction teams.
• Experience delivering Design & Build engineering projects.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing forecasts, subcontract accounts and variations.
• Excellent project management and programme management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of National Grid procedures, technical specifications and project requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of design management and construction delivery processes.
• Experience operating within CDM regulations and Principal Contractor environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• SMSTS qualification.
• National Grid Competent Person status (or ability to obtain).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

It's great if you also have the following

• Extensive experience delivering major energy, utilities or transmission infrastructure projects.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation.
• Advanced knowledge of BIM and Digital Engineering processes.
• Previous experience working in Tier 1 contractor environments.
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of temporary works design and management.
• Knowledge of project management systems, compliance tools and document control platforms.
• Experience contributing to engineering recruitment, mentoring and professional development programmes.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering complex HV projects safely, on programme and within budget.

The setting for the role

This role is based within a major infrastructure project environment and will involve close collaboration with internal engineering, commercial and construction teams, alongside clients, designers, consultants and specialist subcontractors. You will be responsible for leading the High Voltage workstream throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring the successful integration of design, construction, commercial and safety objectives while maintaining compliance with National Grid standards and project governance requirements.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business