Project Manager

Matchtech Group; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager (HV/EHV) to lead pre-construction and construction activities on large-scale UK transmission and distribution projects from design through energisation. You will coordinate across disciplines, ensure safe delivery on time and within budget, and drive quality standards.

The role demands an HNC in Electrical Engineering or higher, plus a track record delivering HV/EHV projects up to 400kV, including substations, cables and overhead lines.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or above.
• Experience delivering HV/EHV projects from 33kV to 400kV.
• Proven track record managing substation projects through the full lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution infrastructure including AIS & GIS substations, Protection & Control systems, Power transformers, Underground cables and Overhead lines.
• Experience managing CAPEX and customer connection projects.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, earthing systems and electrical clearances.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations, health & safety requirements and project governance.
• Ability to review and interpret technical design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop project requirements into compliant, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Manage the delivery of HV and EHV projects across cable, overhead line, plant, and civils disciplines.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams, contractors, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Act as CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer where required.
• Manage commercial interfaces and oversee external service providers.
• Support projects throughout the full lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to commissioning and energisation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Health & safety awareness

CDM regulations knowledge

Project governance

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Manager (HV/EHV)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager (HV/EHV) to join a growing Transmission & Distribution team delivering major electrical infrastructure projects across the UK.

This role will see you managing pre-construction and construction activities from design through to energisation on large-scale transmission and distribution projects, typically ranging from 33kV to 400kV. Projects include grid connections, substations, underground cables, overhead lines, and associated infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project requirements into compliant, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Manage the delivery of HV and EHV projects across cable, overhead line, plant, and civils disciplines.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams, contractors, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Act as CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer where required.
• Manage commercial interfaces and oversee external service providers.
• Support projects throughout the full lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to commissioning and energisation.

What We're Looking For

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or above.
• Experience delivering HV/EHV projects from 33kV to 400kV.
• Proven track record managing substation projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution infrastructure, including:
  • AIS & GIS substations
  • Protection & Control systems
  • Power transformers
  • Underground cables
  • Overhead lines
• Experience managing CAPEX and customer connection projects.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, earthing systems, and electrical clearances.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations, health & safety requirements, and project governance.
• Ability to review and interpret technical design documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Exposure to major UK infrastructure and grid connection projects.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing T&D team.
• Support with professional development, training, and chartership.
• Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading engineers and project professionals on complex, high-profile projects.

Whether you're currently delivering transmission, distribution, substation, cable, or grid connection projects, this role offers the opportunity to be involved in some of the UK's most significant power infrastructure schemes.