Electrical Project Manager | Renewable Energy / Grid Infrastructure
UK / Hybrid | £75,000 -£85,000 DOE + bonus & benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Project Manager to join a growing organisation delivering major renewable energy and electricity network infrastructure projects.
This is a senior-level role with responsibility for coordinating and delivering electrical engineering activities across a portfolio of major projects, with a particular focus on substations, FEED, Owner’s Engineer and detailed design workstreams.
The Role
You will provide senior project leadership across multiple projects and programmes, acting as a key interface between engineering, project development, power systems, procurement, construction and external consultants.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading consultant engagement and delivery across electrical and substation workstreams
- Managing scope, programme, budget, quality, risks and key deliverables
- Coordinating electrical design information, assumptions, interfaces and dependencies
- Challenging consultant outputs and assessing technical assumptions and risks
- Supporting projects through FEED, detailed design and construction readiness
- Developing and improving project controls, governance and reporting processes
- Managing interfaces across engineering, procurement, construction, commercial and other project teams
- Providing senior-level reporting and recommendations to the Head of Engineering
- Mentoring and supporting colleagues involved in electrical project delivery
About You
We’re looking for someone who combines strong electrical engineering knowledge with senior project management and stakeholder management capability.
You should have:
- Experience managing engineering, infrastructure or energy projects through development, FEED, consent or delivery
- Strong knowledge of electrical infrastructure and an understanding of substation and network design
- Proven experience managing external consultants and technical deliverables
- Experience across project controls, risk, actions and programme interfaces
- Background in substations, grid connections, distribution or transmission networks is highly desirable
- Awareness of CDM and design risk management
- Experience within a regulated electricity network environment would be advantageous, including exposure to DNOs, TOs, NESO, ENA, Grid Code or Distribution Code
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with technical and senior stakeholders
An electrical engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience is welcomed.
What’s on Offer?
£75,000 – £85,000 salary depending on experience
Discretionary bonus up to 25%
Flexible/hybrid working
Private medical insurance from day one
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
Employer pension contributions up to 7%
🚗 Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
🛡️ Life assurance & income protection
🚲 Cycle to Work scheme
This is an opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of major renewable energy and electricity network infrastructure, supporting the transition towards a Net Zero energy system.
Interested? Apply directly or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.
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