400 kV Project Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing Power & Grid delivery team working on a major energy infrastructure project in the East Midlands. The successful candidate will be…

Pay rate £500 – £600/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 3 September 2026

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About this contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing Power & Grid delivery team working on a major energy infrastructure project in the East Midlands.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of high-voltage substation and grid connection works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of HV substation projects up to 400kV.
Manage project programmes, budgets and resource plans.
Coordinate design, procurement and construction activities.
Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
Manage subcontractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.
Produce project reports and provide regular updates to senior management and clients.
Drive performance against programme, quality and commercial objectives.

Requirements

Proven experience delivering HV transmission and distribution projects.
Strong background in substation construction and electrical infrastructure.
Experience working on projects up to 400kV desirable.
Knowledge of National Grid and/or DNO standards.
Excellent stakeholder and client management skills.
Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets.
Relevant engineering qualification preferred.
SMSTS and other industry certifications advantageous.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure programmes.
Long-term project pipeline and career progression opportunities.
Competitive salary and benefits package.To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch.

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