Project Manager

Hunter Philips Executive Search; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead HV substation asset replacement programmes in the Yorkshire region. You will oversee projects from design and procurement through construction, testing and commissioning, interfacing with clients, contractors, engineering teams and senior stakeholders.

The role requires leadership of complex projects, strong understanding of HV networks and UK standards, and proven ability to manage budgets, risk and safety across

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Project Management.
• Demonstrable experience delivering high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of HV networks and substation equipment.
• Experience managing complex projects through full delivery lifecycle.
• Knowledge of UK electricity utility and transmission standards.
• Experience working with a DNO is advantageous.
• Solid leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, programmes and cost reports.
• Strong commercial awareness, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of HV substation asset replacement projects.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, resources and risk registers.
• Oversee delivery from design and procurement through construction, testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and reporting.
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, technical standards, safety requirements and client specifications.
• Review project performance and provide clear progress reports to clients and senior management.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining safety, quality, programme and commercial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Project Management

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER – ASSET REPLACEMENT – YORKSHIRE REGION

Location: Yorkshire

The Opportunity

A leading power infrastructure organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-voltage substation asset replacement projects.

The position will take responsibility for projects from design and procurement through construction, testing and commissioning. You will manage programme, budget, resources, risk and technical delivery while acting as the main interface between clients, contractors, engineering teams and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and delivery of HV substation asset replacement projects.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, resources and risk registers.
• Oversee delivery from design and procurement through construction, testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and reporting.
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, technical standards, safety requirements and client specifications.
• Review project performance and provide clear progress reports to clients and senior management.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining safety, quality, programme and commercial performance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• HNC/HND in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Project Management or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience delivering high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of HV networks and substation equipment.
• Experience managing complex engineering projects through the complete delivery lifecycle.
• Good knowledge of UK electricity utility and transmission standards.
• Experience working with a DNO would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and project safety responsibilities.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder-management experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, programmes, cost reports and risk registers.
• Strong commercial awareness, problem-solving ability and organisational skills.