Project Manager - HV M&E

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Bryncir; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Share save scheme

Discounts

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a Project Manager – HV M&E to lead the end-to-end HV M&E scope on a major National Grid transmission project in Gwynedd, UK. You will drive delivery with engineering, construction, commercial, planning, and client teams and manage interfaces with suppliers and subcontractors.

The role focuses on safe, high-quality outcomes aligned with programme requirements, while supporting outage planning and handover activities.

Qualifications

• HND, Degree Apprenticeship, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution such as the IET, ICE, or APM, or working towards professional accreditation, is desirable.
• Experience managing HV M&E installation works within electricity transmission, utilities, power, or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering substation construction, extension, refurbishment, or upgrade projects.
• Experience coordinating HV activities across design, construction, commissioning, and operational interfaces.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of the HV M&E scope across major transmission and substation projects.
• Manage HV M&E activities from design and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning, and final handover.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with programme requirements, technical specifications, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Monitor project performance, progress, risks, opportunities, and key interfaces affecting delivery.
• Drive the resolution of technical and construction challenges to maintain project objectives and programme commitments.
• Champion a positive health, safety, environmental, and quality culture across all project activities.
• Develop and implement Safe Systems of Work.
• Coordinate HV works alongside civil engineering, design, commissioning, and operational activities.
• Manage specialist HV subcontractors, equipment suppliers, and installation teams.

Skills

HV M&E installation

Substation delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Design & procurement

Safety culture

Education

Engineering/Construction qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management systems

Job description

Project Manager – HV M&E

Bryncir Substation – Gwynedd, UK

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative organisation that is helping to deliver some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects?

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Project Manager - HV M&E to join our team and lead the delivery of the High Voltage Mechanical & Electrical scope on a major National Grid transmission project. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of critical energy infrastructure that will support the future resilience and growth of the UK's electricity network.

As Project Manager - HV M&E, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of HV M&E works across complex substation projects, ensuring activities are delivered safely, efficiently, to the highest quality standards, and in line with programme requirements. Working closely with engineering, construction, commercial, planning, and client teams, you will drive project performance while managing key interfaces with equipment suppliers, specialist subcontractors, and stakeholders.

This role offers exposure to major transmission infrastructure, including both new-build and operational substations, providing excellent opportunities for professional growth and long‑term career development within a growing portfolio of energy projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of the HV M&E scope across major transmission and substation projects.
• Manage HV M&E activities from design and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning, and final handover.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with programme requirements, technical specifications, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Monitor project performance, progress, risks, opportunities, and key interfaces affecting delivery.
• Drive the resolution of technical and construction challenges to maintain project objectives and programme commitments.
• Champion a positive health, safety, environmental, and quality culture across all project activities.
• Develop and implement appropriate Safe Systems of Work.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with project procedures, industry regulations, and relevant technical standards.
• Support outage planning, access requirements, testing, commissioning, and energisation activities.
• Manage specialist HV subcontractors, equipment suppliers, and installation teams.
• Coordinate the delivery, installation, and integration of major HV equipment and associated systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, designers, and project stakeholders.
• Function as a key point of contact for the HV M&E scope, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate HV works alongside civil engineering, design, commissioning, and operational activities.
• Manage technical interfaces to ensure seamless project delivery across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and industry best practice.
• Support project planning, programme management, construction sequencing, and risk mitigation activities.

Qualifications

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• HND, Degree Apprenticeship, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution such as the IET, ICE, or APM, or working towards professional accreditation, is desirable.

Experience

• Experience managing HV M&E installation works within electricity transmission, utilities, power, or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering substation construction, extension, refurbishment, or upgrade projects.
• Experience managing specialist subcontractors, suppliers, and site delivery teams.
• Experience coordinating HV activities across design, construction, commissioning, and operational interfaces.
• Experience managing safety, quality, programme performance, and construction risk.
• Experience working within live or operational HV environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management experience.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of HV substation M&E installation and delivery.
• Knowledge of Air Insulated Substation (AIS) equipment and installation methodologies.
• Understanding of major HV plant and equipment, including:
• Transformers and reactors
• Circuit breakers
• Disconnectors
• Surge arresters
• Current transformers (CTs)
• Voltage transformers (VTs)
• Busbar systems
• Earthing systems
• Auxiliary systems
• Understanding of protection and control interfaces to support installation and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of HV construction safety requirements and Safe Systems of Work.
• Understanding of testing, commissioning, and handover processes for HV assets.
• Working knowledge of National Grid technical standards and specifications, or equivalent transmission network standards.
• Understanding of project controls, programme management, and construction risk management.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and project management systems.

Desirable

• Experience working on National Grid or equivalent transmission network projects.
• Experience delivering transmission substations up to 400kV.
• Experience working on both new-build substations and extensions within operational sites.
• Experience coordinating major HV equipment manufacturers and specialist installation contractors.
• Experience with outage planning and operational asset interfaces.
• Experience managing projects from early design and pre-construction phases through to commissioning and handover.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and collaborative delivery models.
• Experience working on large multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Commercially aware with an initiative‑taking and solutions‑focused mindset.
• Able to manage competing priorities within a complex project environment.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and successful project outcomes.

What is in it for you?

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share‑save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About The Energy Business Unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.