Senior HV/EHV Project Leader - Grid & Substations

Matchtech; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/Car allowance

Pension matched 5%

Exposure to major UK infrastructure

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (HV/EHV) to join a growing Transmission & Distribution team delivering major electrical infrastructure projects across the UK. You will oversee pre-construction and construction activities from design through energisation on large-scale projects from 33kV to 400kV.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage interfaces with clients and contractors, and ensure safety, timeliness and budget adherence throughout the full lifecycle of the

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or above.
• Experience delivering HV/EHV projects from 33kV to 400kV.
• Proven track record managing substation projects through the full lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution infrastructure including AIS & GIS substations, Protection & Control, transformers, cables, overhead lines.

Responsibilities

• Develop project requirements into compliant, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Manage delivery of HV and EHV projects across cable, overhead line, plant, and civils disciplines.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams, contractors, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Act as CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer where required.
• Manage commercial interfaces and oversee external service providers.
• Support projects throughout full lifecycle, from feasibility and design through commissioning and energisation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

CDM knowledge

Health & safety knowledge

Project governance

Design documentation review

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or above

Job description

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (HV/EHV) to join a growing Transmission & Distribution team delivering major electrical infrastructure projects across the UK. You will oversee pre-construction and construction activities from design through energisation on large-scale projects from 33kV to 400kV.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage interfaces with clients and contractors, and ensure safety, timeliness and budget adherence throughout the full lifecycle of the