Project Manager (HV Substations)

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the renewable energy sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee HV substation projects ranging from £20m to £150m across the UK. This role requires 4+ years of project management experience in the electrical infrastructure sector, with responsibilities including client management and health and safety oversight. The position supports hybrid working with regular site commutes required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Project Management in electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with UK substation projects over £15m.
• Willingness to commute to site regularly.

Responsibilities

• Project manage two sites concurrently in renewable energy.
• Lead all client interface activities.
• Ensure a high standard of Health and Safety.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Management

Client Interface

Health and Safety Standards

Education

HNC / Degree Level in Electrical Engineering

Project Management certification (APM, PRINCE2, PMI)

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Project Manager (HV Substations), south west england

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south west england, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

• Multiple locations: South West England/ Wales/ Scotland - Hybrid

Turner Lovell are recruiting a Project Manager to join an £1billion + turnover EPC Contractor in the electricity and renewable energy sector. Having secured multi-year framework agreements, they are now expanding the team to deliver turnkey HV substation projects ranging from £20m to £150m across the UK.

Our client is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead, coordinate and oversee the engineering and construction of 400kV, 275kV and 132kV substation infrastructure. You will have responsibility for the various teams delivering civil construction, M&E installation, and commissioning activities.

• To project manage two sites concurrently, within the renewable energy industry (in the mechanical/electrical phases 132kV – 400kV).
• Lead all client interface activities and ownership of deliverables in relation to the engineering, construction, installation, commissioning and commercial aspects in all scopes of work.
• Ensuring a high standard of Health and Safety is maintained throughout the project duration, liaising with the EHS department when required
• Provide stakeholder and subcontractor management and communicate detailed project updates to the client and internal organisation.
• Oversee project planning to ensure delivery programmes are robust and managed.
• Work with the commercial teams for new project bids and to ensure the contractual agreements are adhered to or mitigated throughout the project.

Requirements:

• 4 + years of Project Management within the electrical infrastructure sector.
• Qualified to HNC / Degree Level in Electrical Engineering, Project management or construction management.
• Experience working as a project manager on UK substation projects+£15m e.g. 132kV, 275kV, 400kV.
• Willing to commute to site regularly: 2-3 days on site.
• Project Management related qualification or training is desirable – APM, PRINCE2 or PMI.
• Proven experience with stakeholder management, commercial management and client interfacing, subcontractor management

This is an exciting new opportunity to join one of the leading organisations in the electricity transmission sector and work on projects of significant importance to the energy transmission targets.