Senior HV Substation Projects Lead

AWC Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AWC Group is seeking an experienced Operations/Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of high-voltage substation projects across the UK. You will coordinate multiple live projects, manage resources, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery from pre-construction to handover.

Ideal candidates will have HV substation experience, strong leadership, and a robust understanding of CDM, RAMS, and ITPs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Construction Management for HV substations or electrical infra.
• Knowledge of AIS and GIS substations.
• Experience managing multiple sites and competing resources.
• Strong CDM, health and safety, SHEQ and quality assurance.
• Experience reviewing RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and ITPs.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage contractors and monitor performance.
• Commercial awareness including scope management and Early Warning Notices.
• Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple high-voltage substation projects, potentially managing up to 26 live projects simultaneously.
• Manage project delivery from pre-construction planning through to completion and handover.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, site teams, equipment and project resources.
• Monitor project programmes, manage critical paths and resolve operational and technical challenges.
• Review existing processes and procedures, implementing improvements where required.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health and safety requirements, environmental standards and quality procedures.
• Oversee RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and site documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety monitoring, particularly for high-risk activities.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, engineers, clients and subcontractors to maintain project progress.
• Manage equipment procurement, supplier relationships and resource forecasting.
• Identify project variations, issue Early Warning Notices and highlight potential commercial or programme risks.
• Support the development of construction teams, operational processes and long-term resource strategies.
• Promote sustainability, continuous improvement and best practice across all projects.

Skills

Construction management

HV substations

CDM compliance

Stakeholder mgmt

RAMS/ITP review

Leadership

Multi-site

Resource planning

Commercial awareness

Health and safety

Job description

AWC Group is seeking an experienced Operations/Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of high-voltage substation projects across the UK. You will coordinate multiple live projects, manage resources, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery from pre-construction to handover.

Ideal candidates will have HV substation experience, strong leadership, and a robust understanding of CDM, RAMS, and ITPs.