High Voltage Project Manager

Millbank; Penrhyndeudraeth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank is seeking an experienced Project Manager (High Voltage Systems) to lead HV cable and plant packages on a major National Grid project. You will coordinate design, construction and interface activities to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 10+ years delivering HV infrastructure for contractors, strong commercial awareness, and a track record of managing multidisciplinary teams within CDM environments. UK driving license and SMSTS are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience delivering High Voltage infrastructure projects for a contractor.
• Experience on National Grid projects, preferably 400kV/275kV/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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

CDM regulations

BIM knowledge

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Risk management

National Grid procedures

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Chartered Engineer (aspiring)

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.