Project Manager

Hunter Philips Executive Search; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is actively seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-voltage substation asset replacement programs in the Yorkshire area. You will oversee design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning while managing programmes, budgets, resources and risk.

You will liaise with clients, contractors and engineering teams, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery. Candidates should have an HNC/HND in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex engineering projects through full delivery lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of UK electricity standards.
• Experience working with a DNO would be advantageous.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder-management experience.

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 mitigation and corrective actions.
• Ensure CDM Regulations, technical standards, safety requirements and client specifications.
• Review project performance and provide progress reports to clients and senior management.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining safety, quality, programme and commercial performance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

CDM compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.
• 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.

Apply with your CV or contact Rebecca Raybould directly at [e-mail]