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Project Manager
Project Manager – HV Grid Infrastructure
Office Based Role in West Midlands
About the Company
Our client is a leading independent power and grid infrastructure business, delivering critical energy projects across the UK. Since its establishment, they have built a strong reputation for developing, owning, and operating grid stability assets and small-scale generation.
With a growing pipeline of high-value projects, the business plays a crucial role in supporting the UK’s transition to a more resilient and stable power network.
Operating with a lean, highly experienced team, they offer a dynamic, hands-on environment where individuals can take real ownership and directly influence project success. With continued investment and expansion plans, this is an opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of growth.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of major HV electrical infrastructure projects, including grid stability and substation-related works.
The first project for this role will involve working on a 400Mvar, 300kV project in the North of England.
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Key Responsibilities
You will take full ownership of projects from procurement through to commissioning and final handover, ensuring delivery across technical, commercial, and safety aspects.
- Managing full lifecycle project delivery:
- Design, procurement, installation, and commissioning
- Coordinating EPC contractors, OEMs, and engineering teams
- Leading scheduling, planning, and critical path management
- Overseeing FAT, SAT, commissioning, and energisation activities
- Managing project budgets, forecasting, and commercial performance
- Acting as the key interface with grid operators, contractors, and stakeholders
- Driving safety culture and ensuring compliance with CDM and HV regulations
- Building and coordinating site delivery teams (Site Managers, Engineers, HSE, etc.)
What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience delivering HV electrical infrastructure projects (132kV+)
- Strong electrical engineering background
- Experience working with OEMs, EPC contractors, and grid stakeholders
- Strong understanding of substations, grid connections, or reactive compensation equipment
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex project environments
- Strong commercial awareness (budgeting, cost control, contract management)
- Confident in challenging technical solutions and driving outcomes
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Desirable
- Experience working with transmission operators or National Grid standards
- Project Management certifications (e.g., APM, PRINCE2)
Why Join?
✔ Work on critical national infrastructure projects supporting grid stability ✔ High level of ownership in a lean, entrepreneurial business ✔ Opportunity to progress into Head of Project Management / Engineering leadership ✔ Exposure to complex, high-value HV projects (£30m–£75m) ✔ Collaborative environment with access to experienced specialists
This role is office-based, so only apply if you can commit to being in the office for 5 days a week.
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