Lead HV Substation Project Manager

The Best Connection

Rickmansworth

On-site

GBP 59,500 - 80,500

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Best Connection in Watford is seeking a Project Manager to lead HV substation projects from award through energisation and handover. You will control programme, cost, quality, safety and client relationships, coordinating multi-disciplinary design and site delivery teams.

Role requires demonstrable HV project delivery, NEC/JCT awareness preferred, and a degree in electrical engineering with SMSTS or similar qualification. UK driving licence and client-facing reporting are essential.

Qualifications

Demonstrated delivery of HV substation projects.
Experience managing projects to time, cost and quality.
Knowledge of NEC/JCT contract awareness desirable.

Responsibilities

Deliver HV substation projects from award to energisation and handover.
Act as primary contact for clients and DNO/TO.
Develop, monitor and control project programmes (MS Project / Primavera).
Manage project budgets, valuations, variations, procurement and cash flow.
Chair progress meetings and report on programme, cost and risk to directors and clients.
Own project health & safety and quality plans and ensure CDM compliance.
Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site delivery teams.
Review RAMS, design deliverables and commissioning documentation.
Manage risk, change control, contractual correspondence and project close-out.
Ensure DNO/TO adoption, connection and compliance requirements are met.