NERS Project Manager

Fibre Networking Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading connection provider in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to oversee HV connection projects from design approval to energisation. The role requires a proven track record in delivering complex HV/LV projects, strong stakeholder management skills, and ideally, Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression within a growing business focused on high-profile projects across the South West region.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on varied, high-profile HV projects

Career progression with a growing company

Qualifications

• Proven background delivering HV / LV infrastructure or utility connection projects.
• Experience within an ICP, DNO / IDNO, or utility contractor.
• Strong project management experience coordinating alongside SAPs.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of HV connection projects (11kV–33kV).
• Coordinate with DNOs / IDNOs, clients, and subcontractors to ensure timely project completion.
• Lead client progress meetings and report on performance.

Skills

HV project management

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance (NERS, ENA G81)

Education

HNC / HND or Degree in Electrical / Construction Management

Job description

Location : South West

Salary : TBC Based on Experience

The Opportunity :

We are a newly established Independent Connection Provider delivering complex HV / LV connection projects across the UK. As a Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of schemes from design approval through to energisation, working alongside a highly skilled team of engineers and subcontractors.

This is a chance to step into a senior delivery role where your knowledge of DNO / ICP processes and HV project management will directly shape the success of multi-million-pound infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage end-to-end delivery of HV connection projects (11kV–33kV).
• Coordinate with DNOs / IDNOs, clients, and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Oversee site activities, RAMS, permits, and project documentation.
• Manage programme, costs, and risk — ensuring compliance with NERS, ENA G81, and adoption standards.
• Lead client progress meetings, chair safety reviews, and report on performance.
• Where authorised, undertake SAP duties (switching, safety documents, energisation).

About You :

• Proven background delivering HV / LV infrastructure or utility connection projects. Experience within an ICP, DNO / IDNO, or utility contractor.
• Ideally hold Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status at 11kV / 33kV (132kV desirable) – OR strong project management experience coordinating alongside SAPs.
• Solid grasp of safe systems of work, RAMS, CDM, and industry compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to lead teams effectively.
• HNC / HND or Degree in Electrical / Construction Management (preferred).

What’s On Offer :

Opportunity to work on varied, high-profile HV projects across the region.

Career progression with a growing ICP business.

For a quick chat about the role please apply now.