Senior Project Manager

Matchtech Group; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Company car or car allowance

Pension matched 5%

Career progression & chartership

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead pre-construction through energisation on large-scale UK HV/EHV transmission and distribution schemes (33kV–400kV), including substations, cables and overhead lines.

You will coordinate internal teams, contractors and clients, ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery, and progress through lifecycle to energisation with clear progression opportunities.

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 (AIS/GIS, Protection & Control, Power transformers, Underground cables, Overhead lines).
• Experience managing CAPEX and customer connection projects.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, earthing systems and electrical clearances.
• Strong CDM, health & safety knowledge and project governance.
• Ability to review and interpret technical design documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project requirements into compliant, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Manage the 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 the 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 the full lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to commissioning and energisation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

CDM Regulations

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager (HV/EHV) to join a growing Transmission & Distribution team delivering major electrical infrastructure projects across the UK.
This role will see you managing pre-construction and construction activities from design through to energisation on large-scale transmission and distribution projects, typically ranging from 33kV to 400kV. Projects include grid connections, substations, underground cables, overhead lines, and associated infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project requirements into compliant, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Manage the 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 the 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 the full lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to commissioning and energisation.

What We're Looking For

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or above.
• Experience delivering HV/EHV projects from 33kV to 400kV.
• Proven track record managing substation projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution infrastructure, including:
  • AIS & GIS substations
  • Protection & Control systems
  • Power transformers
  • Underground cables
  • Overhead lines
• Experience managing CAPEX and customer connection projects.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, earthing systems, and electrical clearances.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations, health & safety requirements, and project governance.
• Ability to review and interpret technical design documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Company car/car allowance
• Pension matched 5%
• Exposure to major UK infrastructure and grid connection projects.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing T&D team.
• Support with professional development, training, and chartership.
• Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading engineers and project professionals on complex, high-profile projects.

Whether you're currently delivering transmission, distribution, substation, cable, or grid connection projects, this role offers the opportunity to be involved in some of the UK's most significant power infrastructure schemes.