High-Voltage Substation Project Manager

AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

AWC is seeking an experienced Operations/Construction Manager to oversee delivery of high-voltage substation projects across the UK. The role requires managing multiple live projects, coordinating labour, contractors and site teams, and ensuring safety, quality and on-time handover from pre-construction to completion.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in high-voltage infrastructure, with knowledge of AIS and GIS environments, RAMS/ITPs and CDM compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Construction Management, ideally within high-voltage substations or electrical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of substation installations, including AIS and GIS environments.
• Experience working across multiple project sites and managing competing resource requirements.
• Strong understanding of CDM, health and safety, SHEQ and quality assurance.
• Experience reviewing RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage contractors, monitor project performance and resolve site-based challenges.
• Commercial awareness, including scope management, variations and Early Warning Notices.
• Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple high-voltage substation projects, potentially managing up to 26 live projects simultaneously.
• Manage project delivery from pre-construction planning through to completion and handover.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, site teams, equipment and project resources.
• Monitor project programmes, manage critical paths and resolve operational and technical challenges.
• Review existing processes and procedures, implementing improvements where required.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health and safety requirements, environmental standards and quality procedures.
• Oversee RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and site documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety monitoring, particularly for high-risk activities.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, engineers, clients and subcontractors to maintain project progress.
• Manage equipment procurement, supplier relationships and resource forecasting.
• Identify project variations, issue Early Warning Notices and highlight potential commercial or programme risks.
• Support the development of construction teams, operational processes and long-term resource strategies.
• Promote sustainability, continuous improvement and best practice across all projects.

Skills

Construction management

High-voltage substations

Electrical infrastructure

CDM and safety

RAMS and ITPs

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Resource forecasting

Project delivery

Tools

AIS GIS environments

Job description

AWC is seeking an experienced Operations/Construction Manager to oversee delivery of high-voltage substation projects across the UK. The role requires managing multiple live projects, coordinating labour, contractors and site teams, and ensuring safety, quality and on-time handover from pre-construction to completion.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in high-voltage infrastructure, with knowledge of AIS and GIS environments, RAMS/ITPs and CDM compliance.