Project Manager

JD Ross Energy; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Collaborative team culture

Long-term career development

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the delivery of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter station projects. The role involves managing project lifecycle from design to commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in electrical infrastructure projects, particularly in HVDC. A competitive salary and long-term career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale electrical infrastructure projects, ideally HVDC or transmission-related.
• Strong understanding of converter station systems, grid integration, and high-voltage technologies.
• Familiarity with project controls tools and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of HVDC converter station delivery, from design through commissioning.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project delivery

High-voltage systems knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline

Chartered status or professional certification (e.g., PMP, APM, PRINCE2)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager – HVDC Converter Stations (Major Grid Infrastructure Project)

Location: Hybrid (UK-based site & office travel)

Type: Permanent

Overview

An exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter station infrastructure as part of a nationally significant electricity transmission programme. This role is central to enabling the UK’s energy transition and strengthening cross-border grid connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of HVDC converter station delivery, from design through commissioning
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Interface with internal stakeholders, contractors, OEMs, and grid operators
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee project controls including budget, schedule, risk, and reporting
• Support contract management under NEC or FIDIC frameworks
• Drive quality assurance and performance across all phases of delivery

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering large-scale electrical infrastructure projects, ideally HVDC or transmission-related
• Strong understanding of converter station systems, grid integration, and high-voltage technologies
• Familiarity with project controls tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and contract management
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
• Chartered status or professional certification (e.g., PMP, APM, PRINCE2) preferred

Why Apply?

• Be part of a transformative energy infrastructure programme
• Work on cutting-edge HVDC technology and grid innovation
• Long-term career development in a growing sector
• Competitive package and collaborative team culture

Do you want to work on one of the leading projects in the Great Grid Upgrade?