Project Manager

Ipsum; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & qualifications

GP access

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a Project Manager for Major Projects in the UK to lead high voltage electrical infrastructure initiatives from inception through energisation and handover. The role requires extensive 132kV HV project experience, a strong grasp of DNO/IDNO processes, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver safely, on time, and within budget.

You will coordinate with clients and regulatory bodies, ensure compliance with CDM, G81, NERS, ENA, and BS

Qualifications

• Proven HV Project Manager experience with 132kV projects.
• Knowledge of G81, NERS, ENA, CDM and relevant electrical regs.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and project finances.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle delivering safe, on-time, on-budget projects to specification.
• Deliver HV projects including substations, HV cable installations, and energisation activities.
• Develop and manage programmes, resources, risks and milestones.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate contractors, engineers and site personnel.
• Act as main point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

HV project management

Regulatory knowledge

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering

PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM qualification

Job description

Project Manager (Major Projects / High Voltage)

Location: UK

Employment type: Full Time

Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week)

What’s in it for you…

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

Job Purpose

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Major Projects Division within Ipsum. The Project Manager is responsible for the safe, commercial, and successful delivery of high voltage electrical infrastructure projects from inception through to energisation and final handover. The role requires extensive experience within the Independent Connection Provider (ICP) sector, managing contestable and non-contestable works associated with electricity network connections ranging from LV through to 132kV.

The Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinate with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs), National Grid stakeholders, clients, and subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

About the Role

• Manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Deliver projects including new and existing substations, HV cable installations, renewable energy connections, BESS, commercial/industrial connections, and private infrastructure.
• Develop and manage project programmes, resources, risks, and key milestones.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate contractors, engineers, and site personnel.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.

HSEQ & Compliance

• Promote a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, company procedures, DNO requirements, CDM, G81, NERS, ENA, BS 7671, and ESQCR.
• Review project RAMS, construction plans, permits, and other HSEQ documentation.
• Support site audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

Commercial & Technical Management

• Monitor project budgets, costs, forecasts, profitability, and contractual performance.
• Manage subcontractors, variations, applications for payment, and change control.
• Coordinate design development and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Manage procurement, suppliers, specialist equipment, commissioning, and energisation activities.
• Identify and resolve technical, commercial, and programme risks.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Maintain strong relationships with DNOs, IDNOs, National Grid, clients, developers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Provide regular project updates and resolve issues proactively.
• Lead, support, and mentor project engineers, site managers, and wider delivery teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned across projects.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven HV Project Manager experience with 132kV experience dealing with multiple projects and strong understanding of DNO/IDNO connection processes.
• Knowledge of G81, NERS, ENA, CDM, and relevant electrical regulations.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and project finances.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner and/or APM qualification.

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