Project Manager - GA & HVDC

Siemens Energy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Flexible benefits portal

Pension scheme

Career development

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Manchester is seeking a Project Manager to lead large Offshore Wind grid access and HVDC/AC connection projects. You will drive delivery across design, construction, installation and commissioning, ensuring safety, budget, and schedule adherence.

You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate stakeholders, report progress monthly, and focus on delivering reliable energy connections to national grids in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years managing category C construction projects in Transmission & Distribution.
• PM accreditation and a related degree are required.
• Proven ability to lead teams of up to ten staff and coordinate HV substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of Offshore AC/DC grid access connections, ensuring safety, cost and quality standards.
• Coordinate design, construction, installation and commissioning of project scopes.
• Lead risk and opportunity reviews and proactive decision-making for performance and profitability.
• Provide stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle and alignment with customer expectations.
• Prepare and present Monthly Progress Reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

HV Substations

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in related discipline

PM Accreditation

Job description

Join our Manchester team as a Project Manager and play a pivotal role in transforming the renewable energy landscape! Imagine leading large electricity transmission infrastructure projects that connect clean energy sources, such as Offshore Wind farms, to national grids both in the UK and internationally. Within Grid Technology we have the Grid Access (GA) and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) businesses, via which we connect clean and renewable energy – mainly Offshore Wind farms and Interconnectors, to the National Grids of the UK and overseas. You will take charge of executing projects within defined requirements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering exceptional results that drive customer satisfaction. Your leadership will inspire your project team to achieve excellence while contributing to a sustainable future. We are looking for professionals mainly within the Manchester area but also considering other locations as the projects are scattered across the UK

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will manage the delivery of Offshore AC and DC grid access connections, ensuring timely execution and adherence to safety, cost, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate design, construction, installation, and commissioning of project scopes.
• Lead risk and opportunity reviews, driving proactive decision-making to enhance project performance and profitability.
• Provide professional stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
• Prepare and present Monthly Progress Reports, showcasing project status and achievements to internal and external stakeholders.

What You Bring

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing category ‘C’ construction projects within the Transmission & Distribution Industry.
• PM Accreditation and a degree in a related discipline, demonstrating your commitment to project management excellence.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery, managing teams of up to ten staff members.
• Extensive knowledge of HV Substations and practical application of project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on health, safety, and environmental performance.

About The Team

You will be part of the Grid Technology division, a leader in providing innovative solutions for the economical and reliable transmission of electrical power. Our team is dedicated to connecting renewable energy sources to national grids, ensuring a sustainable future for society. We foster a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued, and your professional growth will be supported.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With over 100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemensenergy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• 26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served.
• Access to a flexible benefits portal, including private medical cover and cycle-to-work schemes.
• A class-leading adjustable pension scheme.
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
• The chance to work on pioneering projects shaping the future of energy.

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