HV Project Manager

OCU; Neath; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Energy in Neath is seeking an experienced HV Project Manager to lead the delivery of high voltage electrical and energy infrastructure projects from planning through to completion. You will manage scope, programme, budgets and risk, coordinate contractors and clients, and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance across 33kV–132kV assets such as substations and BESS installations.

You will develop programmes using P6, build relationships with DNOs and ICPs, and provide technical

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing HV and energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering 33kV–132kV electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with DNO/ICP environments and major projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of HV and energy infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, on time delivery, on budget and high quality.
• Manage project scope, programme, resources, budgets and commercial performance.
• Deliver projects involving BESS, HV substations, underground cabling, M&E packages and related infra.
• Coordinate multiple contractors, subcontractors and specialist delivery teams across live projects.
• Develop and manage project programmes using P6 and implement recovery plans as needed.
• Build strong relationships with clients, DNOs, ICPs, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Provide technical and operational oversight across HV electrical works.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks with proper controls.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with procedures and legislation.

Skills

HV project mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting

Risk mgmt

Leadership

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Description

OCU Energy is looking for an experienced HV Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of high voltage electrical and energy infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.

Application Deadline:

28 September 2026

Department:

OCU Connect

Location:

Neath

Description

OCU Energy is looking for an experienced HV Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of high voltage electrical and energy infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.

What You'll Do

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of HV and energy infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage project scope, programme, resources, budgets and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver projects involving BESS, HV substations, underground cabling, M&E packages and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Manage and coordinate multiple contractors, subcontractors and specialist delivery teams across live projects.
• Develop and manage project programmes using P6, monitoring progress and implementing recovery plans where required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, DNOs, ICPs, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide effective technical and operational oversight across HV electrical works, including substations, switchgear, transformers and associated infrastructure.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks, ensuring appropriate controls are in place throughout delivery.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting and records while ensuring compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements and relevant legislation

What you'll bring

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within HV, electrical, energy, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience delivering high voltage electrical infrastructure, ideally within the 33kV–132kV environment.
• Experience working on substations, underground cabling, BESS or major electrical infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within DNO, ICP, utilities or major construction environments.
• Proven experience managing contractors, subcontractors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong programme and project management capability.
• Experience using P6 or similar project planning software.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, commercial performance, risk and programme management.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.

Desirable

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 or equivalent.
• Experience working on BESS/EESS projects.
• Experience with 132kV substations and associated grid connection works.
• Experience working across electrical, M&E and civils interfaces.
• HV Authorised Person experience or a strong understanding of HV operational requirements.
• Experience working directly with DNOs and ICPs.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing [e-mail].