Project Manager

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and professional services firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to work on a hybrid basis from Birmingham. In this role, you will manage large-scale electrical projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations. Ideal candidates have HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive day rates between £600-£750 based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in HV/EHV substation projects.
• Proficient in managing substation projects from feasibility to energisation.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and design roles.

Responsibilities

• Produce budget-friendly HV/EHV engineering solutions.
• Oversee delivery of HV and EHV projects meeting time, budget, and scope.
• Collaborate with internal and external professionals throughout projects.

Skills

HV/EHV project management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading engineering and professional services firm, on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be required to work on a hybrid basis from a regional client office, 1-2 days a week. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large-scale electrical projects, as a part of a highly skilled team.

• Competitive day rate of £600-£750 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Produce budget-friendly HV/EHV engineering solutions in compliance with project requirements.
• Oversee the delivery of HV and EHV projects from start to finish, meeting the time, budget, and scope as detailed in the project demands.
• Step into both CDM Designer and Principal Designer roles, ensuring that health and safety, and regulations are being met.
• Collaborate with internal and external professionals throughout the entirety of the project.
• Maintain strong rapport with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders.
• Manage and lead the commercial elements of project delivery, including coordination with both supplier and contractor.

What we are looking for

• HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in the same or a similar role, focused around HV/EHV substation projects.
• Proficient in the management of substation projects from feasibility to energisation.
• Solid technical background of AIS/GIS switchgear, protection and control, transformers, cables, and overhead lines.
• Experience in evaluating and selecting optimal substation configurations ensuring that they comply with project requirements.
• Understanding of CDM regulations, with the ability to take on both 'designer' and 'principal designer' roles effectively.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design standards, industry regulations, and health & safety protocols.