Senior Project Manager - Grid Connection

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Edinburgh

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

Hybrid

Work setup

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In brief

This senior project manager role oversees the delivery of EHV grid connection packages for critical UK energy infrastructure. The work involves managing the full project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, while coordinating with contractors, consultants, and network stakeholders to ensure successful project energisation.

Best for

Experienced project managers with a background in HV/EHV transmission or grid connection infrastructure.

Non-negotiable

Proven experience delivering HV/EHV transmission, substation or grid connection projects is required.

Worth knowing

The role requires attendance in London three days per fortnight.

What you need

Required

  • Grid connection delivery

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Stakeholder management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Commercial management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Programme management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Contractor management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Grid Code compliance

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

  • Engineering degree

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Professional accreditation

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Lead grid connection delivery

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage project lifecycle activities

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Coordinate key stakeholder interfaces

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Supervise contractors and suppliers

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Oversee project governance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Ensure regulatory compliance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Senior level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

Not stated

No clear years requirement found

Evidence from the listing

Experience level

“What's on Offer Senior leadership role within a growing energy infrastructure business.”

What's on offer

Hybrid working
Bonus scheme
Pension
Private medical cover
Flexible hybrid working
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Senior Project Manager – EHV Grid Connection Confidential Energy Infrastructure Developer Permanent London (3 Days Per Fortnight) / Home-Based Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits The Opportunity An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major EHV grid connection package for a nationally significant UK energy infrastructure project. Working on the client side, you will be responsible for the project lifecycle from design and procurement through construction, commissioning and energisation, managing key contractors, consultants and network stakeholders throughout. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of the EHV grid connection package. Manage design, procurement, construction, testing and energisation activities. Act as the primary interface with National Grid, Transmission Owners and key stakeholders. Manage EPC contractors, consultants and equipment suppliers. Oversee programme, budget, risk, quality and project governance. Coordinate electrical, civil and transmission interfaces. Ensure compliance with Grid Code, connection agreements and industry standards. Drive contractor performance and resolve project risks and challenges. About You Proven experience delivering HV/EHV transmission, substation or grid connection projects. Strong understanding of grid connection and energisation processes. Experience managing major infrastructure contractors and multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent stakeholder, commercial and programme management skills. Experience within power generation, renewables, utilities or energy infrastructure environments. Desirable Experience with 132kV, 275kV or 400kV infrastructure. Experience working with National Grid or UK Transmission Owners. Degree qualified in Engineering or related discipline. CEng, MIET, APM or equivalent professional accreditation. What's on Offer Senior leadership role within a growing energy infrastructure business. Flexible hybrid working model. Competitive salary, bonus, pension and private medical cover. Opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical UK energy infrastructure. For a confidential discussion, please contact Berkshire Talent Partnership

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