HV Project Manager

The Launch Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Launch Group in Manchester seeks an experienced HV Project Manager to lead high voltage projects within a profit centre, overseeing safety, budgets, and client relationships.

You will develop pipelines through new and existing clients, read contracts, and translate requirements into actionable plans while driving continuous improvement and profitability across HV operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in developing and managing a team.
• Customer-focused thinker with outstanding interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Excellent people management skills to lead, motivate and develop workforce.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety, process and quality of operations to meet profit centre objectives.
• Develop budgets and manage HV project costs to forecast.
• Read, interpret and apply contract controls with support from Commercial team.
• Define project scope and allocate resources with stakeholders.
• Source and develop HV opportunities, prepare quotations and tenders.
• Set measurable goals to drive performance and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with HV and LV Safety Rules and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Client focus

Education

NVQ Level 3+ in Electrical Engineering

H&S qualification (IOSH/SMSTS)

Job description

HV Project Manager - Manchester

To operate within a High Voltage profit centre within an established business unit located in Manchester with the responsibility for operational, financial, customer and employee strategy within the designated project/s.

As the High Voltage Project Manager, you will have the responsibility for introducing and maintaining a pipeline of work for the business through the development of new and existing clients.

Key Responsibilities and Accountability

• Working as part of the team to achieve the overall objectives of the profit centre and business unit by driving high standards of safety, work and continuous improvement in process and quality of operations
• Responsible for individual High Voltage projects. Developing and delivering budgets in line with forecasts and expectations
• Management of the High Voltage projects, processes, and procedures to achieve right first time and customer satisfaction
• Understanding contracts to read, interpret and implement appropriate controls utilising support from the management and Commercial team as required
• Define the project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders ensuring technical feasibility and resource allocation
• Seeking out and developing new and existing HV opportunities, generating quotations and delivering opportunities to tender
• Setting clear and measurable goals and objectives to develop culture of performance linked to the overall strategy to drive performance
• Proactively manage costs and improve efficiency to increase profit centre performance and profitability
• Ensure compliance with all Company Policies. Particular attention is drawn to the requirement to manage operational delivery in accordance with the Companies HV and LV Safety Rules
• Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained in accordance with company policies and relevant legislation

Qualifications, Experience & Personal Attributes

• Demonstrable experience of developing and managing a team
• Customer focused thinker with outstanding interpersonal skills for communication at all levels
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate and develop workforce
• Possess detailed knowledge of the HV/LV electrical engineering services industry and markets Recognised Electrical qualifications - NVQ Level 3 and above
• 5 years plus relevant experience in managing HV projects
• IOSH /SMSTS H&S for Managers
• A Higher Qualification in Electrical Engineering desirable