Senior Project Engineering Manager - HVDC

GE Vernova; Hawton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Stafford, UK, is seeking a Senior Project Engineering Manager to lead the engineering execution of large HVDC EPC projects. You will manage an international team and drive delivery of engineering scope on high-impact HVDC substations, reporting to UK PEM leader.

The role emphasizes risk management, budget control, safety compliance, and cross-functional interfaces with procurement, construction, and commissioning. English fluent and willingness to travel across Europe.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical, Power Systems or related field.
• Proven PM experience delivering large EPC HVDC projects.
• Strong leadership, communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of HVDC Solution Line scope on large EPC projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure alignment with milestones.
• Act as technical lead, manage interfaces between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and customers.
• Maintain clear communication with customers, partners and suppliers on technical topics.
• Manage risks with a live risk register and change management processes.
• Ensure quality and safety compliance across project lifecycle.
• Represent engineering in governance and report progress, issues and KPIs.
• Support site teams during execution and smooth design-to-construction transitions.
• Mentor project engineers and foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Review progress and delivery across the HVDC scope with time, cost, quality, and risks.

Skills

Project management

HVDC engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Join a global leader in energy transmission and help shape the future of power.
We are looking for a Senior Project Engineering Manager to lead the engineering execution of large-scale EPC projects from our Stafford office. You will oversee a diverse, international team and drive the successful delivery of engineering scopes on high-impact energy infrastructure High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) substation 1-2B$+ projects.
You will be part of the HVDC Solution Line as a member of our Project Engineering Management (PEM) department, working alongside experienced project engineering managers across Europe, US, and Asia. In Stafford, you will report directly to the UK PEM team leader, contributing to a dynamic and diverse community of PEMs.
This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge HVDC technology, collaborate across global teams, and grow within an organization contributing to the energy transition.

Job Description

As a Senior Project Engineering Manager, you will lead the successful execution of engineering activities for complex HVDC projects, ensuring alignment with project goals in terms of schedule, cost, quality, and technical requirements.

• Own the end-to-end delivery of engineering activities of the HVDC Solution Line scope of works on large EPC projects, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, and technical requirements.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring that deliverables are integrated, consistent, and aligned with project milestones.
• Act as the technical lead within the project, driving decision-making and managing interfaces between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and customers.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with customers, partners, and suppliers on technical topics, ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and trust.
• Anticipate and manage risks by maintaining an up-to-date risk register, driving mitigation plans, and enforcing a structured change management process.
• Ensure high standards of quality and compliance, applying internal processes, safety (EHS) requirements, and industry best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Represent engineering in project governance, providing clear reporting on progress, issues, and KPIs, and contributing to key project reviews and decisions.
• Support site teams during execution, ensuring a smooth transition from design to construction and commissioning, and resolving technical issues efficiently.
• Mentor and empower project engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the engineering organization.
• Carry our regular and thorough reviews of the progress and delivery of the HVDC Solution Line scope of work assessing all aspects of the project, including time, cost, quality, and risks.

Desired Profile and Experience

• Engineering degree in Electrical, Power Systems, or a related field, i.e.: Electronics, Automation
• Strong experience as Project Engineering Manager or similar role in EPC environments: Energy, Transmission, Distribution, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, or similar industries
• A minimum of 2 projects delivered, managing medium (100M$) to large size projects (500M$+).
• Strong project management skills and solid experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders, ideally across international and multicultural environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering project lifecycles, risk management, technical interfaces, and configuration/change control.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills: able to influence, align teams, and represent engineering with confidence in internal and customer meetings.
• Fluent in English.
• Comfortable with occasional travel (Europe and internationally) for project needs.

HVDC experience is a strong asset, but not a prerequisite. We welcome candidates with relevant experience in similar large-scale infrastructure or industrial EPC projects who are eager to learn and contribute to the energy transition.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No