Project Manager - Electrical/National Grid Projects

CK Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Group is recruiting a Project Manager Electrical Engineering to lead high-voltage projects for a multinational company. The role requires a strong background in engineering and project management, with responsibilities including budget liaison, documentation approval, and team coordination. Candidates must have significant experience in the electricity supply sector and hold relevant engineering qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years applicable experience or 9 years in lieu of HNC/HND.
• Experience delivering projects valued over £300M.
• Knowledge of Transmission/Distribution practices (400kV to 11 kV).

Responsibilities

• Deliver large, complex high-voltage projects for major clients.
• Liaise on engineering budgets and provide cost forecasts.
• Coordinate and chair design and hazard reviews.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

CK Group is recruiting for a Project Manager Electrical Engineering to join a multinational, multi-industry company on a contract basis for 5 months.

Salary: PAYE £454.62 per day or Umbrella £601.62 per day.

Role:

• Lead engineer with experience as a CDAE/LCDAE on National Grid projects, delivering large high-voltage projects for major UK clients.
• Liaise with project management on engineering budgets, providing forecast cost to complete estimates and justifications for expenditure changes.
• Manage the programme and interface with planning engineers for design.
• Provide forecasts for project completion and resource planning.
• Approve documentation in line with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and chair design reviews and hazard reviews.

Your Background:

• Minimum qualification of HNC/HND in engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or 9 years of experience if lacking HNC/HND.
• Experience managing projects valued at £300M or large, complex projects for National Grid.
• Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices (400kV to 11kV).
• Strong teamwork, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and in high-pressure environments.
• Proficient in Windows, MS Office, and AutoCAD.
• Essential experience in the electricity supply industry, with understanding of DNO/National Grid standards and drawing practices.

Company:

Our client is a multinational company operating across industries including renewable energy and healthcare products.

Location:

Remote role with occasional site attendance.

Apply:

Applicants must have UK work entitlement. Please quote job reference 129 033 in all correspondence.

Note:

This role may require a satisfactory DBS check.

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