Project Manager

MDE Consultants Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK ICP contractor is seeking a Project Manager to drive their growth phase and manage new projects. This role offers a chance to influence delivery standards and team structure in the renewable energy sector, with a focus on 132kV infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Excellent in-house package

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering ICP or HV infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in grid connections, renewable energy, or civils/utilities.
• Confident leading end-to-end project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 132kV grid connection projects from concept to energisation.
• Manage subcontractors, site teams, budgets, and programmes.
• Lead on client and DNO/IDNO relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Client Engagement

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Job description

Position: Project Manager
Sector: ICP / High Voltage / Renewables
Location: UK-wide travel (with base location flexible)
Salary: GBP50,000 to GBP75,000 per annum
Benefits: Excellent in-house package, full details shared during initial call

Overview:
We re working with a well-structured and ambitious ICP contractor entering a major growth phase. They re about to launch a new 132kV project and have clear plans to become a full turnkey EPC and ICP. As part of this expansion, they re looking to make key hires this year not just to fill roles, but to bring in professionals who want to help shape the future of the business.

The Opportunity:
This Project Manager role puts you at the centre of that growth, giving you the chance to help define delivery standards, team structure, and project strategy. You ll have real visibility across the business and genuine influence on how it scales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver 132kV grid connection and infrastructure projects from concept to energisation

• Manage subcontractors, site teams, budgets, and programmes

• Lead on client and DNO/IDNO relationships

• Contribute to internal development of delivery processes and team building

• Uphold HSEQ standards across all projects

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience delivering ICP or HV infrastructure projects (ideally 11kV 132kV)

• Strong background in grid connections, renewable energy, or civils/utilities

• Confident leading end-to-end project delivery and engaging with clients and stakeholders

• A proactive mindset someone who wants to be part of a growing business, not just a job