Project Manager - Substations

Westwood Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Excellent career progression opportunities

Job summary

Westwood Recruitment is looking for an experienced HV Substation Project Manager to lead the delivery of a two-stage HV substation project in England. The role involves managing subcontractors, programme delivery, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management and significant experience with NEC4 contracts. The position offers excellent career progression and an additional holiday purchase scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and design interfaces.
• Strong focus on Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental compliance.
• Heavy Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a two-stage HV substation project.
• Manage programme, milestones, interfaces, and project deliverables.
• Administer NEC4 contracts including compensation events and change control.
• Oversee cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage subcontractors, construction activities, and commissioning coordination.
• Lead risk mitigation and opportunity management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with HV safety rules, CDM regulations, and HSE standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Programme management

Commercial reporting

Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HV Substation Project Manager with strong technical expertise in HV environments, NEC4 contracts, subcontractor management, programme delivery, and commercial control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a two-stage HV substation project
• Manage programme, milestones, interfaces, and project deliverables
• Administer NEC4 contracts including compensation events and change control
• Oversee cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Manage subcontractors, construction activities, and commissioning coordination
• Lead risk mitigation and opportunity management throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with HV safety rules, CDM regulations, and HSE standards
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and design interfaces
• Strong programme management and commercial reporting skills
• Experience working with transmission-connected clients
• Strong focus on Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental compliance
• Heavy Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering background

What’s on Offer

• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Excellent career progression opportunities