EHV Substation Project Manager (Energy)

Overview

In this role you will lead HV/EHV projects within WSP’s UK Transmission and Distribution team, driving from design through energisation. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, interface with clients, and ensure safety, quality and cost objectives are met on large substations and grid connections. The work offers exposure to high‑voltage infrastructure at 33kV–400kV, with a clear impact on project delivery and client outcomes. This is a chance to shape critical energy infrastructure within a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Work-life balance
• Virtual GP service
• Gymflex scheme
• Menopause support
• Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Develop HV and EHV project requirements into compliant engineering solutions
• Manage the development and delivery of HV and EHV projects to time, cost, safety and quality
• Interface with customers and internal/external resources to deliver HV & EHV projects
• Undertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for HV and EHV projects
• Effectively communicate with internal engineering and industrial resources
• Coordinate external service providers and administer commercial matters

Key requirements

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering
• Experience managing large and complex HV and EHV substation projects from feasibility to energisation
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution plant items, operations, controls and systems (AIS/GIS, P&C, transformers, cables, overhead lines)
• Optioneering of substation configurations to meet functional requirements
• Project management of CAPEX and customer connection projects (33–400kV) from initiation to closure
• Design knowledge of AIS & GIS substations up to 400kV
• Knowledge of HV/EHV plant engineering standards, substations (earthing and clearances)
• Strong H&S and CDM understanding; ability to act as Designer/Principal Designer under CDM regulations
• Ability to interpret technical documentation related to substation design

• Clear communication
• Stakeholder engagement
• Problem solving
• HV/EHV project management
• AIS & GIS substation design
• Protection & Control systems

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