Project Manager

Fusion People Ltd; Tyseley; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to oversee HV and EHV projects on a flexible contract basis across the UK. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of electrical transmission systems, and an HNC in Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include managing project delivery and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managing HV and EHV substation projects.
• Experience delivering projects from 33kV to 400kV.
• Design knowledge of AIS & GIS substations.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and delivery of HV & EHV projects.
• Develop engineering solutions for HV and EHV projects.
• Coordinate external service providers.

Skills

Understanding of electrical transmission and distribution

Knowledge of H&S and CDM requirements

Ability to interpret technical documentation

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

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