Project Manager EHV

Octopus Energy Generation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eclipse Power is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major EHV delivery up to 132kV. You will manage programmes, liaise with ICPs, DNO/TOs and clients to achieve energisation dates, and drive Stage & Gate processes across multiple teams using Monday.com.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder communication, governance, and delivery excellence within a hybrid work environment in the UK.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in leading teams to Construct, Commission, Energise and Operate electrical networks
• Strong understanding of construction and commissioning of distribution network connections
• Excellent oral and written communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working with IDNOs in transmission/distribution
• Proficient with MS Office and project management tools

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Lead in the Stage Owner and Gate Keeper process
• Take ownership and manage delivery of the EHV projects Programme
• Maintain knowledge of current industry technical policy
• Lead and manage design, auditing, finance, legal and operations reviews across each EHV project
• Coordinate with ICPs and clients to meet energisation dates
• Maintain project information on the project forecast dates and works
• Coordinate with Land Rights and Street Works teams to progress permissions
• Ensure KPIs and SLAs are met across projects
• Oversee completion certificate processes and post-energisation handovers
• Conduct Post Project Lessons Learned reviews

Education

Engineering or Project Management (APM) qualification

Tools

MS Office

Monday.com

Asset Management systems

Job description

Location: Hybrid working with occasional travel to our London and Milton Keynes offices, and to sites where required. Please ask to see our working principles

to help you understand how we like to work

Start Date: TBA

Salary: TBC

Type: Full time, Permanent - Monday to Friday.

About Eclipse:

With a company-wide ambition to outshine for our customers and partners, we are committed to continually raising the bar in how we work and what we deliver. Eclipse Power is a proud market leader in the UK energy sector, providing expert grid consultancy and delivering private network and microgrid solutions, as well as operating as an OFGEM licensed Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO).

We offer specialised technical expertise at every stage of the customer journey, from advice and support on initial project viability, to design through to adoption and maintenance and everything in between. Our strong reputation, skilled workforce, innovative digital technology, and established industry regulatory relationships underpin the service we provide, and we are passionate and committed to delivering safe, reliable and high-quality solutions for our customers and partners.

Our people are our most important asset. Rather than traditional company values, we have personalities, reflecting our belief that how we work and what we do truly matters. With a diverse talent pool, we benefit from many different ways of thinking. Our people have a strong work ethic, care for one another, and make sure we have some fun along the way.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to lead the efficient delivery of major projects (defined as Extra High Voltage which is up to 132kV) through our pipeline process, from award through to adoption. This will be done through maintaining visibility of the project programmes, managing and liaising with the Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) constructing the Extra High Voltage distribution networks to connect customers to our network.

The role requires effective communication skills to work with ICPs, Customers, Developers and Network Operators (DNO/TO) ("Clients") to enable successful completion and handover to the asset management team. The role will proactively liaise with clients to meet the Company’s goal of achieving the customer’s energisation date.

To enable effective delivery of this role, understanding and effective utilisation of our internal

Investment Process ("Stage & Gate") and project management tool, Monday.com are key. This team is pivotal in supporting the whole organisation to understand where major projects are in the process and keeping clients updated on the next steps required. This role will also be responsible for liaising internally to ensure the Stage Gates are met and responsible parties (e.g. Designers, Auditors, Finance, Legal, Operations) have completed their review processes across each EHV project.

You will collectively be responsible for undertaking a range of Project, Contract and Programme Management processes and activities to enable successful completion and handover of the project to the Asset Management Team.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Support the Programme Lead in the management of the Stage Owner and Gate Keeper process
• Take ownership and manage delivery of the EHV projects Programme of
• Maintain extensive knowledge of current industry technical policy and
• For all EHV projects, be the Technical Lead and project / contract manage those undertaking connection activities in line with the Investment process and Customer Energisation Dates
• Liaise with clients regularly and update clients with project progress, undertake portfolio reviews, project kick off meetings,
• Liaise with the Land Rights Team to ensure Land Rights are progressed and completed ahead of
• Manage and maintain accurate project information on com (such as project forecast dates, programme of works, project briefs etc.)
• Liaise & coordinate with the Street Works Manager to ensure NRSWA obligations are complied with when required
• Liaise & coordinate with the audit team and arrange for timely Audits to be undertaken at key stages of the project to ensure assets are constructed in line with the Approved Design and any non-conformances are reported back to the Client for rectification and closure.
• Manage the completion certificate processes and coordinate with Asset Operations team on queries that could impact future site operation & maintenance In addition, prior to Asset Energisation, complete documentation to obtain 'Approval To Energise' and post energisation, agree a 'Transfer of Network Operation and Control' to the Company
• Undertake a Post Project Lessons Learned review looking for any process efficiencies
• Liaise with various departments within the business to ensure smooth, efficient
• Ensure internal KPIs, SLAs and timelines are met within the project

  Knowledge and Skills Requirements

  Ideally, you will have good knowledge and experience of the utilities industry, competent in delivering successful projects/programmes, pro-actively natured, customer focused, and passionate about the role and business.

  • Engineering or Project Management (APM) qualification (Level 4 minimum).
  • Experience (min 5 years) in leading teams to Construct, Commission, Energise and Operate electrical Networks with a good understanding of Project Management and Asset Management systems.
  • Excellent level of understanding for construction and commissioning of distribution network connections, including substations and cable networks.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and highly motivated in all areas of projects and
  • Proactive, customer-focused attitude with a passion for the industry and
  • Effective in oral and written communications to both internally and externally to interface with suppliers, customers, clients and addressing enquiries from the general public.
  • Computer literate with Microsoft Office packages and learn other internal IT based
  • Ability to prioritise work activity to deliver business requirements with an attention to detail
  • Work flexibly either under supervision or on your own initiative as
  • Strong relationship building and influencing
  • Work Experience in Transmission &/or Distribution dealing with IDNOs or
  • Work Experience in Renewables or Data Centre markets dealing with IDNOs or

  We’re looking for people to join our team who can demonstrate their connections with our personalities, which are:

  • Friendly Experts – It's how we support others with our expertise. Our people are approachable and ready to help, we share knowledge generously and we build trust by guiding and empowering others.
  • Collaborative Solution Finders – The way we find solutions together. We collaborate across different teams in the business to achieve results, we look at different ways to solve problems together and we listen, respect and build on each other’s ideas.
  • Naturally Curious – We love to learn new things. We stay curious and open to new ideas whilst seeking opportunities to grow and We also share what we learn to strengthen the teams around us.
  • Raising the Bar – It's our ambition to continue improving and constantly raise the To do that, we challenge the norm to find smarter, better ways of working. We are forward thinking and think differently whilst creating positive impact through meaningful innovation.
  • Proactively Accountable – We take ownership and make things We do this by anticipating needs and challenges to make smart, practical decisions. We deliver with integrity and pride in our work and we're reliable - we keep our promises.