Project Manager

Fusion People Ltd; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the delivery of HV & EHV projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex substation projects, a strong background in electrical engineering, and the ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders. This is a full-time contract position with a flexible location. Competitive pay rates are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years managing HV and EHV substation projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical transmission and distribution plant operations.
• Design knowledge of AIS & GIS substations up to 400kV.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of HV & EHV projects to budget and quality.
• Communicate and coordinate with stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.
• Undertake role of CDM or principal designer for projects.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Stakeholder communication

Health and safety regulations

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Project Manager – Client: Consultancy · 1-year contract initially · Location: flexible (over 20 offices across the UK) · Pay Rate: Negotiable – Inside IR35

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

Qualifications and Experience

• 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

Employer and Details

Fusion People Ltd

Location: Competitive

Posted: Sep 25th 2025

Closes: Oct 26th 2025

Sector: Contract

Hours: Full Time

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