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Job summary
A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager specializing in Super Grid Transformers. This role involves leading complex energy sector projects, ensuring compliance and timely delivery while managing budgets and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years' experience in transformer projects. This position offers a hybrid working model and various benefits including health insurance and pension scheme.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ industry experience in transformer projects.
- Preferred certifications and skills: PMP/Prince2, NEC3/4, SMSTS, NG Person.
Responsibilities
- Lead transformer design, installation, testing, and commissioning projects.
- Ensure compliance with HSE/CDM regulations and manage project budgets.
- Communicate with internal and external teams to ensure project timelines.
Skills
Education
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Job Title: Project Manager – Super Grid Transformers (132kV–400kV)
We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with a minimum of 5 years’ experience delivering complex projects in the energy sector. This role focuses on Super Grid Transformer projects (132kV–400kV), covering design, build, supply, installation, and commissioning. Direct experience with leading transformer manufacturers and delivery for major UK Distribution Network Operators is essential.
- Lead transformer design, installation, testing, and commissioning projects, prioritizing safety, quality, and timely delivery.
- Oversee design reviews, securing client/consultant approvals in line with project schedules.
- Ensure compliance with HSE/CDM regulations and embed robust risk and quality management practices. Ensure Transportation, Installation, and Commissioning RAMS are developed, reviewed, submitted, and accepted.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external teams in the UK and overseas factories to ensure equipment is manufactured, tested (FAT), and dispatched on schedule.
- Coordinate with hauliers to manage inland transportation, offloading, skidding, and positioning. Manage subcontractor engagement for installation and commissioning.
- Manage contracts under NEC3/NEC4 frameworks, including subcontractor agreements, supplier payments, and project documentation.
- Control project budgets, schedules (MSP/P6), and scope to prevent overruns or unapproved changes.
- Drive stakeholder communication and produce clear monthly project status reports.
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Electrical Engineering).
- Minimum 5 years’ industry experience in transformer projects.
- Preferred certifications and skills: PMP/Prince2, NEC3/4, SMSTS, NG Person, hands‑on experience with Monday.com and other document management software, MS Office.
- Strong technical expertise in transformer installation, commissioning, and testing.
- Proven ability to manage complex contracts, risks, and stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
- Location: London
- Hybrid working: 2 days from home, 3 days in office (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- 25 days annual leave
- Free parking
- Pension scheme
- Health and life insurance allowance up to £250/month
- Domestic travel: Required for project site visits and client meetings across the UK
- International travel: Depending on business needs
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