Project Director

JD Ross Energy; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in the UK is seeking a Project Director to oversee a major HVDC infrastructure project. In this role, you will manage all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring successful execution aligned with strategic, technical, and financial objectives. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in large-scale infrastructure delivery, particularly in HVDC, and strong leadership capabilities. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and the chance to contribute to the UK's renewable energy future.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Dynamic international working environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
• Strong understanding of EPC contracts and project governance.
• Experience with HVDC offshore projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive the overall project strategy aligning with client requirements.
• Manage engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks ensuring compliance with standards.
• Control budgets and monitor costs to deliver within financial parameters.
• Build and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Financial Oversight

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Project Management Certification (PMP)

Job description

Project Director - Major HVDC Infrastructure Project - UK

I'm working with a company playing a crucial role in a landmark HVDC infrastructure project in the UK, and we are looking to find a Project Director to come in and manage this entire project.

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a high-profile HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) interconnector project. This role will oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring successful execution in line with contractual, technical, and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership : Drive the overall project strategy, ensuring alignment with client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Project Delivery : Manage engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities for HVDC systems, including converter stations and cable installation.
• Stakeholder Management : Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies, fostering strong relationships and transparent communication.
• Risk & Compliance : Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Financial Oversight : Control budgets, monitor costs, and deliver the project within agreed financial parameters.
• Team Leadership : Build and lead multidisciplinary teams, promoting collaboration and high performance. Currently there is 30 people in the teams, but rapidly growing.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure or energy projects, ideally within HVDC or power transmission sectors.
• Strong understanding of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contracts and project governance.
• Strong experience across HVDC off-shore projects.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline; PMP or similar certification is a plus.

What We Offer :

• Opportunity to lead a landmark energy project contributing to the UK’s renewable energy future.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• A dynamic, international working environment with cutting-edge technology.

If you want to work in a vital role, that will be seeing through this project until at least 2030, and then moving onto further project across the portfolio beyond that, then reach out!