Project Manager

Fusion People Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager for a 1-year contract to manage HV & EHV projects. Responsibilities include developing engineering solutions, stakeholder communication, and project delivery from initiation to closure. Candidates should have a minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of relevant experience. This position offers flexible working across multiple UK locations.

Qualifications

• Qualified to minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years managing large HV and EHV substation projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and delivery of HV & EHV projects.
• Interface effectively with stakeholders.
• Coordinate external service providers.

Skills

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

5+ years of experience in HV/EHV projects

Understanding of AIS/GIS switchgear

Experience with optioneering

Design knowledge of AIS & GIS substations

Knowledge of H&S and CDM requirements

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Project Manager

Client - Consultancy

1-year contract initially

Location - flexible (over 20 different offices across the UK)

Pay Rate - Negotiable - Inside IR35

A Project Manager is required to join a design consultancy working on a 1-year contract, responsible for;

Responsibilities

• Managing the development and delivery of HV & EHV projects (cable, overhead, plant and civil) to time, cost, safety and quality
• Developing HV and EHV project initial functional requirement into compliant and cost-effective engineering solutions
• Interfacing and communicating effectively with stakeholders (including customers, internal engineering and industrial teams) to develop and deliver HV & EHV projects
• Undertaking the role of CDM or principal designer for developed HV & EHV projects
• Coordinating external service providers and administer commercial

Requirements / Qualifications

• Be qualified to a minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Have at least five years of relevant work experience managing large and complex HV and EHV substation projects throughout the full project lifecycle from feasibility to energisation
• Have a strong understanding of electrical transmission and distribution plant items operations, controls and associated systems such as AIS/GIS switchgear, Protection & Control, Power Transformers, Underground power cables and Overhead lines
• Have experience with optioneering (selecting the most suitable substation configurations such as voltage levels, installed and firm capacities as per functional requirements for the project)
• Have experience delivering CAPEX and Customer connection projects at voltages from 33kV to 400kV from project initiation, specification and design, tendering, construction through to project closure
• Have design knowledge of both AIS & GIS substations up to 400kV
• Have engineering standards knowledge for HV and EHV Plant, substations (including earthing and electrical clearances)
• Have an excellent understanding of the H&S and CDM requirements for large scale projects
• Have an ability to undertake the role of 'Designer' and 'Principal Designer' under the CDM regulations
• Be able to interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations

Equality & Compliance

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website