HV Project Manager

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering contractor in Derby is seeking an experienced HV Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of HV power projects across the UK. This role involves managing various HV installations, coordinating teams, and ensuring projects run to specification. The ideal candidate has a strong background in High Voltage electrical projects and is comfortable working independently. The position offers a competitive salary, travel allowances, and generous benefits including holiday and medical cover.

Benefits

Car allowance

Twice-yearly bonus scheme

Private medical cover after 12 months

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experienced Project Manager with a background in High Voltage electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of HV installations, substations, switchgear and associated infrastructure.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of HV power projects.
• Coordinate design, site teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Keep accurate project records and progress reporting.

Skills

Project Management

High Voltage electrical projects

Client assessment

EV installations

Education

City & Guilds/SAP course exposure

Job description

HV Project Manager

Location: Derby

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonuses + 25 Days Holiday + Expenses

Neos Engineering are partnering with a growing high-voltage engineering contractor delivering nationwide HV power projects across Rail, Solar, MOD and major Blue Chip environments. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are seeking an HV Project Manager to oversee full-lifecycle delivery of HV installations across the UK.

The Role

• Manage the full lifecycle of HV power projects — client assessment, design, procurement, installation and commissioning
• Oversee projects ranging from £50,000 to £1.2m, often forming part of larger multi-contract sites
• Deliver work packages including EV charging substations, MOD substation builds, HV switchgear installations, transformers, and LV/HV interlinking cabling
• Coordinate design, site teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects run on time and to specification
• Maintain UK-wide oversight — projects span from Scotland to Cornwall, including the Isle of Wight
• Ensure site presence as required, including stay-away when necessary to properly manage delivery
• Work closely with Contracts Managers who will support on-site several days per week
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong autonomy and decision‑making authority
• Keep accurate project records, commercial tracking and progress reporting

The Candidate

• Experienced Project Manager with a background in High Voltage electrical projects
• Industry experience suitable for HV environments — EV Substations
• HV authorisations required; City & Guilds/SAP course exposure beneficial
• Strong understanding of HV installations, substations, switchgear and associated infrastructure
• Comfortable working independently within a trust-based, non‑micromanaged culture
• Able to travel UK‑wide with stay‑away as required (approx. 5 days per month / 1.5 days per week)
• Full UK driving licence
• Ideally living within 45 minutes of Derby HQ

The Benefits

• £60,000-£70,000 salary (experience dependent)
• Car allowance (preference to avoid company vehicles)
• Twice‑yearly bonus scheme (performance dependent)
• All expenses fully covered — hotels, travel, subsistence, parking, out‑of‑pocket costs
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Private medical cover after 12 months

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced HV Project Manager to join a respected, growing high‑voltage engineering business delivering major infrastructure projects nationwide. Apply now with Neos Engineering to take the next step in your high‑voltage project delivery career