Project Manager

JD Ross Energy; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Ross Energy seeks an experienced HVDC delivery lead to drive the end-to-end lifecycle of high-voltage cable infrastructure across UK interconnectors. The role focuses on delivering a nationally significant electricity transmission programme and strengthening cross-border grid connectivity.

You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams, manage budget and schedules, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and engage with stakeholders, contractors and grid

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale electrical infrastructure projects in the UK.
• Strong understanding of HVDC, converter stations, grid integration.
• Experience with project controls tools and contract management.
• Full UK working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery lifecycle of HVDC cable projects from design to commissioning.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Interface with stakeholders, contractors, OEMs, and grid operators.
• Ensure compliance with technical specs, safety standards, and regulations.
• Oversee project controls: budget, schedule, risk, and reporting.
• Support NEC or FIDIC contract management and ensure QA.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Contract management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered status or professional certification (PMP, APM, PRINCE2)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

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

Type: Permanent

Overview

An exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable 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 cable 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, in the UK.
• 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
• Full working rights for the UK.

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

This role will initially be supporting one of the main projects in the GGU, but in the first 12 months could well transition into a leading function on another interconnector project across the UK.