Project Manager - Senior Authorised Person

Mercury Hampton; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Independent Connection Provider in North West England is seeking a Project Manager for HV connections. This role involves managing complex projects, overseeing teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in utility connection projects and senior authorisation status. The position offers a competitive salary up to £80,000, flexible benefits, and opportunities for career progression in a growing business.

Benefits

Car / allowance bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven background delivering HV / LV infrastructure or utility connection projects.
• Experience within an ICP DNO / IDNO or utility contractor.
• Ideally hold Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status at 11kV / 33kV.
• Solid grasp of safe systems of work RAMS CDM and industry compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of HV connection projects (11kV132kV).
• Coordinate with DNOs / IDNOs clients and subcontractors to ensure project completion.
• Oversee site activities RAMS permits and project documentation.
• Manage programme costs and risk ensuring compliance with standards.
• Lead client progress meetings chair safety reviews and report on performance.
• Undertake SAP duties where authorised.

Skills

Business Development

Project Management Methodology

Project / Program Management

PMBOK

Waterfall

Wastewater

Construction Management

Project Management

Project Management Software

Microsoft Project

Budgeting

Contracts

Education

HNC / HND or Degree in Electrical / Construction Management

Job description

Project Manager HV Connections (ICP / Utilities)

Location : North West England

Salary : Upto 80000 Car / Allowance Bonus Benefits (negotiable depending on experience & SAP authorisation level)

The Opportunity

We are supporting a fast-growing Independent Connection Provider delivering complex HV / LV connection projects across the UK. As a Project Manager youll take ownership of schemes from design approval through to energisation working alongside a highly skilled team of engineers and subcontractors.

This is a chance to step into a senior delivery role where your knowledge of DNO / ICP processes and HV project management will directly shape the success of multi-million-pound infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of HV connection projects (11kV132kV).
• Coordinate with DNOs / IDNOs clients and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely on time and within budget.
• Oversee site activities RAMS permits and project documentation.
• Manage programme costs and risk ensuring compliance with NERS ENA G81 and adoption standards.
• Lead client progress meetings chair safety reviews and report on performance.
• Where authorised undertake SAP duties (switching safety documents energisation).

About You

• Proven background delivering HV / LV infrastructure or utility connection projects.
• Experience within an ICP DNO / IDNO or utility contractor.
• Ideally hold Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status at 11kV / 33kV (132kV desirable) OR strong project management experience coordinating alongside SAPs.
• Solid grasp of safe systems of work RAMS CDM and industry compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to lead teams effectively.
• HNC / HND or Degree in Electrical / Construction Management (preferred).

Whats on Offer

80000 base salary (flexible) depending on experience and authorisation level.

Car / allowance bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits.

Career progression with a growing ICP business.

Opportunity to work on varied high-profile HV projects across the region.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Project Management Methodology
• Project / Program Management
• PMBOK
• Waterfall
• Wastewater
• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Project Management Software
• Microsoft Project
• Budgeting
• Contracts

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Yearly Salary Salary : 70000 - 80000