Senior HVDC Project Manager

Turner Lovell; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment partner is seeking a Senior Project Manager for HVDC transmission projects. The role involves leading projects, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering, over 6 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and flexible benefits, with opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Flexible benefits scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension contribution

Share schemes

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience managing large HVDC transmission projects.
• Proven success delivering HVDC interconnectors, converter stations, or substations.
• Strong knowledge of civil, primary, and secondary systems within HVDC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of complex HVDC projects (design to commissioning).
• Ensure compliance with safety, cost, schedule, quality, and contract requirements.
• Establish project controls, reporting, and risk management for HVDC programs.

Skills

HVDC project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager - HVDC Transmission Projects. Location: East Anglia or Southeast of England (two locations). Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract (will consider permanent hire). Market leading rate/salary.

Turner Lovell is a specialist recruitment partner for high-voltage transmission and energy infrastructure projects across the UK. We are currently supporting a leading engineering and project delivery company involved in major HVDC interconnectors, offshore HVDC converter stations, and transmission grid access projects in the UK and internationally.

To support the successful delivery of large-scale transmission infrastructure, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager with proven experience in HVDC project management. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing national and cross-border HVDC transmission projects that connect renewable energy to the grid.

You will be part of a global organisation driving innovation in HVDC technology and shaping the future of renewable energy transmission. Based in Manchester, this role offers the opportunity to work on pioneering HVDC interconnector projects in the UK and overseas, with travel to project sites and client locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of complex HVDC projects (design to commissioning).
• Manage teams delivering HVDC converter stations, substations, and interconnectors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, cost, schedule, quality, and contract requirements.
• Establish project controls, reporting, and risk management for HVDC programs.
• Act as Engineer's Representative on major HVDC subcontract packages.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years' experience managing large HVDC transmission projects.
• Proven success delivering HVDC interconnectors, converter stations, or substations.
• Strong knowledge of civil, primary, and secondary systems within HVDC projects.
• PM accreditation, plus solid commercial and contract management skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management ability.
• Offshore or fabrication subcontract management experience is a plus.

The role comes with a competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible benefits scheme, generous holiday allowance, pension contribution, share schemes, and employee discounts. The organisation values diversity and inclusion, with teams from over 100 nationalities working together to energize society.

If you are ready to lead landmark HVDC projects and contribute to a sustainable energy future, apply now or contact the Turner Lovell team to learn more.

Contact: Hope Brown - [e-mail] / [phone]