Project Manager

Sizewell C; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy project in the UK is seeking a highly skilled professional to lead the delivery of high-value electrical engineering contracts. You will manage the full lifecycle of electrical projects from design to commissioning, working with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has extensive project management experience in high voltage environments, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to a flexible working environment. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension with employer contributions

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits including private healthcare

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in a high voltage/electrical engineering environment.
• Strong abilities in budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience working with National Grid or any TSO.

Responsibilities

• Manage bilateral connection agreements with National Grid.
• Oversee land and legal negotiations to achieve agreement.
• Drive and supervise design and construction activities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This is a unique opportunity to lead the delivery of high value electrical engineering contracts and working on Sizewell C's new 400kV grid connection and on the Power Transmission building within the Conventional Island (CI) scope of the Sizewell C project. You'll be at the heart of a regulated, complex infrastructure programme, managing the full lifecycle of electrical projects from design through to commissioning. You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary teams including various stakeholders in a role that offers autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to influence one of the UK's most significant energy developments.

Responsibilities

• Manging bilateral connection agreements with National Grid
• Managing complex protection and control interfaces between the power plant and the National Grid
• Overseeing land & legal negotiations to achieve agreement in accordance with the schedule
• Supporting the tender phase and delivery phase of electrical packages of work
• Developing construction schedules and interfaces
• Managing discrete technical work packages
• Managing complex interfaces
• Managing Power transmission substation contracts
• Drive and Supervise design, engineering and construction activities for the grid connection and the Power transmission substation
• Driving delivery of high-voltage electrical systems and infrastructure
• Managing internal and external interfaces to ensure coordinated project execution
• Implementing site-specific design changes and ensuring robust pricing
• Engaging with stakeholders, suppliers, and senior leadership teams
• Organize and lead regular technical progress meetings with stakeholders

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or other technical equivalent
• 5+ years of project management experience in high voltage/electrical engineering environment
• Experience working with National Grid or any TSO (Transmission System operator)
• Experience in leading Multidisciplinary teams and Contractors
• Previous major project experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong abilities in Budgeting, scheduling and risk management
• Background in high voltage distribution or Substations, or building services
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g. oil & gas, MOD, energy, airports)
• Strong technical knowledge of the power transmission system or high voltage electrical systems including protection and control, auxiliary systems .
• Must already be working and a resident in the United Kingdom
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English

Desirable Qualifications

• Nuclear industry experience
• Chartered Engineer status
• Knowledge of EPR electrical distribution design principles and Safety Classification
• Knowledge about Grid Code, Relevant Electrical Standards (RES) and Interconnection agreements
• Experience with procurement and contract management in large scale projects

Ready to power the future with us?

Sizewell C is one of the most exciting and important infrastructure projects in the UK. As part of EDF's commitment to a low carbon future, we're building a new nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast that will provide reliable, clean energy for generations. Working on Sizewell C means being part of a diverse, forward thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.

Salary

Circa £78,949 + bonus +excellent benefits including up to 5% bonus, contributory pension employee up to 7.5% employer up to 15%, 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell holiday, benefits portal with optional purchases such as private healthcare, dental cover, critical illness, electric car schemes, etc,

Benefits

• A modern, agile working environment
• Nationally recognised flexible benefits
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Opportunities to shape the future of energy in the UK