Senior Substations Project Manager – T&D Delivery

Egis; Sellindge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Project Engineer/Manager (5+ years) to design, plan and deliver project works from feasibility through to completion, including substations, underground cables, overhead lines and civils, across voltages up to 66kV. This is a hybrid role with site visits across the North.

You will lead project teams, manage budgets, schedule, risks and stakeholder engagement, ensure compliance with Grid standards and CDM duties, and oversee client interfaces, contracts and tenders to deliver on

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the electricity distribution and/or transmission industry, delivering Project Manager activities with typically 5+ years’ experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across all distribution asset classes (cables, overhead lines, substations and civils), with the competence to take responsibility for works from LV up to and including 66kV.
• Demonstrable experience managing both major projects and high-volume workstreams, including responsibility for projects typically valued in excess of £5m.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; HNC or equivalent qualifications will also be considered.
• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification in safety management.
• Experience working on CDM notifiable projects.

Responsibilities

• Use and comply with client procedures, business systems and data/asset systems.
• Undertake site investigations and develop compliant engineering solutions and designs.
• Produce firm cost proposals, quotations, and validated estimates for connection offers.
• Specify, order and manage equipment, plant and supplier/contractor interfaces.
• Review designs, ICP submissions and supplier tenders; attend FAT and witness testing.
• Project manage works (whole or part lifecycle) to time, cost and quality targets.
• Administer contracts, tenders, mobilisation and ongoing contract management.
• Develop and manage programmes, providing regular progress and cost forecasts to the client.
• Lead project teams and meetings; manage stakeholders and customer engagement.
• Ensure delivery meets client quality, safety (including CDM duties), and environmental standards.
• Undertake audits, site inspections and contribute to client audit programmes.
• Identify and manage project risks and resource requirements.
• Maintain client operational authorisations for substation access and supervision.
• Update asset records and support portfolio resource planning.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

HNC or equivalent qualifications

NEBOSH safety qualification

Job description

Egis is seeking a Project Engineer/Manager (5+ years) to design, plan and deliver project works from feasibility through to completion, including substations, underground cables, overhead lines and civils, across voltages up to 66kV. This is a hybrid role with site visits across the North.

You will lead project teams, manage budgets, schedule, risks and stakeholder engagement, ensure compliance with Grid standards and CDM duties, and oversee client interfaces, contracts and tenders to deliver on