HV Project Manager

ENWL; Preston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days annual leave

Car allowance or Company Vehicle

Private Healthcare

Employee rewards portal

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development via L&D

Job summary

SP Electricity North West is seeking an experienced HV Project Manager to lead connections major projects, delivering safe, on-time and within-budget results. You’ll manage a portfolio of HV customer connection schemes from planning through to completion, coordinating internal teams, partners and customers to achieve milestones.

The role demands strong stakeholder engagement, risk management and excellent customer service in a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering HV electrical distribution projects.
• Experience managing a portfolio of projects within the utilities sector.
• Experience delivering customer-facing projects.
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Excellent planning, scheduling and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of HV customer connection projects through construction and lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, suppliers and partners to hit milestones.
• Develop and maintain project programmes and keep customers informed.
• Liaise with Design, Support Services, Land Rights & Consents to ensure delivery.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to deliver outstanding experience.
• Manage risks, issues and change controls for successful outcomes.
• Monitor costs and forecasts with accurate reporting.
• Carry out site visits, inspections and audits for safety and compliance.
• Certify contractor payments and approve project variations as required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiencies.
• Lead progress meetings and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

HV project delivery

Stakeholder management

Customer management

Project planning

Risk management

Education

ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and Scottish Power group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

A fantastic opportunity: HV Project Manager

We're looking for an experienced and motivated HV Project Manager to join our Connections Major Projects Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering major electricity connection projects that support our commercial customers in the transition to a low-carbon future.

As an HV Project Manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of customer projects from planning through to completion, ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused delivery. You'll work across a range of high-voltage connection schemes, including demand connections, distributed generation projects, network reinforcements and diversions.

This role would suit someone who has successfully managed a complex portfolio of projects and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll be agile, resilient and skilled at balancing competing priorities, building strong stakeholder relationships and managing demanding customers while maintaining a focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience.

If you're passionate about delivering projects, building strong relationships and making a real impact for customers and communities, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll manage a portfolio of HV customer connection projects, taking responsibility for successful delivery throughout the construction phase and wider project lifecycle. Working closely with internal teams, delivery partners and customers, you'll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the delivery of HV connection projects up to and including 6.6kV/11kV.
• Coordinating internal teams, contractors, suppliers and delivery partners to achieve project milestones.
• Developing and maintaining project programmes, ensuring customers are kept informed throughout.
• Liaising with Design, Support Services, Land Rights & Consents and Delivery Partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
• Managing project risks, issues and change controls to ensure successful outcomes.
• Monitoring project performance, costs and forecasts, maintaining accurate records and reporting.
• Carrying out site visits, inspections and audits to ensure compliance with company policies and health and safety requirements.
• Certifying contractor payments and approving project variations as required.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Holding regular progress meetings with stakeholders and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting and promoting a positive health, safety and customer-focused culture across all projects.

The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What we’re looking for

We're interested in hearing from project professionals who can combine technical project delivery expertise with exceptional stakeholder and customer management skills.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:

Essential

• Experience managing HV electrical distribution projects.
• Experience managing a portfolio of projects within the utilities sector.
• Experience delivering customer-facing projects.
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge and application of health and safety requirements.
• Excellent planning, scheduling and project management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proven experience managing project risks and issues effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to have challenging conversations, proactively manage expectations and resolve issues before they lift.
• Experience managing difficult or demanding customer situations while maintaining positive outcomes and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• The ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and effectively manage expectations.
• A genuine commitment to delivering the best possible customer experience.
• The ability to work independently, take ownership of projects and make informed decisions.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.

Desirable

• ONC/HNC qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of relevant technical and regulatory industry standards.
• Commercial awareness, including budget and cost management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

What we’re offering

This is an opportunity to work on projects that make a real difference to communities, businesses and the UK's energy future. You'll join a supportive and collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your development is encouraged and your contribution has a tangible impact. We value your expertise and in return, you’ll receive:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Car allowance or Company Vehicle
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing the differences makes us stronger.

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.