Senior Project Manager - HV Projects

JL Renewable Solutions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering contractor seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager for HV substation and grid projects based in Bristol. This contract role involves leading projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in delivery, strong stakeholder management skills, and can work 3 days per week from the office. Flexible remote work is available when required on National Grid projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering HV/substation/grid projects.
• Strong stakeholder and commercial management skills required.
• Ability to mentor and lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV substation and grid projects.
• Mentor junior PMs and oversee project teams.
• Manage budgets, schedules, risk, and reporting.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with client standards.

Skills

HV / substation / grid project delivery experience

Stakeholder management

Commercial management

Leadership and mentoring skills

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Contract) – HV / Substations / Grid Projects

Location: Bristol (3-4 days per week in office) / Hybrid

Contract: Outside IR35 (day rate discussed on application)

Remote Option: Can be fully remote when seconded to National Grid projects

Overview

A leading HV & electrical engineering contractor delivering major National Grid, SSE and DNO framework projects is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager on a contract basis. Ideally this role requires 3 days per week in the Bristol office to support mentoring and leadership of the PM team.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV substation and grid projects
• Mentor junior PMs and oversee project teams
• Manage budgets, schedules, risk, and reporting
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, construction and commercial teams
• Ensure compliance with National Grid, DNO and client standards

Requirements

• Proven HV / substation / grid project delivery experience
• Strong stakeholder and commercial management skills
• Leadership and mentoring experience
• Ability to work from Bristol office 3 days per week

Apply now for a confidential discussion and to learn more about the role