High Voltage Site Project Manager (33–132kV)

VHR Global Technical Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

VHR Global Technical Recruitment partners with a leading UK high-voltage engineering company to recruit a Site Project Manager for HV substation, cable and grid connection projects across UK sites.

You will lead on-site delivery, drive safety culture, and manage programmes, logistics, and contractor activities while liaising with clients and key stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering High Voltage projects within 33kV to 132kV range.
• Degree or HNC in Electrical, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Strong leadership, contractor management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site delivery of HV substation and BOP works.
• Drive a strong site safety culture, ensuring CDM, RAMS and permit compliance.
• Manage programme performance, site logistics and contractor activities against schedules.
• Act as the primary site liaison with clients, DNOs, National Grid and stakeholders.
• Conduct quality inspections to meet engineering specifications and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Site safety

Education

Degree or HNC in Electrical/Civil/Construction Management

Job description

VHR Global Technical Recruitment partners with a leading UK high-voltage engineering company to recruit a Site Project Manager for HV substation, cable and grid connection projects across UK sites.

You will lead on-site delivery, drive safety culture, and manage programmes, logistics, and contractor activities while liaising with clients and key stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality.