Electrical Project Manager – HV Substations / National Grid
Melksham | Contract | £650 – £800 per day (Outside IR35)
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading Tier 1 engineering contractor within the UK power and utilities sector, is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support the delivery of a critical National Grid substation project in Melksham.
The project is currently at a key delivery stage, and the client requires a proven HV Project Manager with demonstrable experience delivering high‑voltage transmission substation projects within live National Grid environments.
This role will suit a hands‑on Project Manager with strong Tier 1 contractor experience, capable of leading complex HV infrastructure works while managing programme, commercial, safety, and stakeholder requirements across all phases of delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Lead the delivery of high‑voltage substation works within a live National Grid environment
- Manage all project activities from construction through to commissioning and handover
- Ensure delivery against programme, budget, quality, and safety objectives
- Coordinate multidisciplinary delivery teams, subcontractors, and specialist HV suppliers
HV Substation & Transmission Infrastructure
- Manage HV infrastructure projects including substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and associated civils
- Oversee works across transmission‑level voltage ranges including 132kV, 275kV and 400kV systems
- Coordinate outages, energisation activities, and National Grid interface requirements
Commercial & NEC Contract Management
- Manage NEC contract obligations including:
- Early Warnings
- Compensation Events
- Programme reporting
- Risk management
- Support commercial performance, forecasting, and cost control activities
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Promote a strong HSEQ culture across all project activities
- Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, National Grid standards, and site safety procedures
- Review and manage RAMS, ITPs, permits, and commissioning documentation
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the key interface between the client, National Grid representatives, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams
- Lead progress meetings, reporting, and coordination activities
- Maintain strong communication across all project stakeholders during critical delivery phases
Essential Experience
- Proven experience delivering National Grid or transmission‑level HV substation projects
- Strong background working for Tier 1 contractors within the utilities / energy sector
- Experience managing projects involving 132kV, 275kV, 400kV infrastructure
- Strong understanding of HV substations, Switchgear, Transformers, Protection systems, Grid connections
- Demonstrable NEC3 / NEC4 contract management experience
- Ability to manage live HV construction environments and critical programme milestones
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capability
Qualifications
- HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- SMSTS
- CSCS Black Card (preferred)
- National Grid competencies / authorisations advantageous
- Full UK Driving Licence
Electrical Project Manager – HV Substations / National Grid
Melksham | Contract | £650 – £800 per day (Outside IR35)
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading Tier 1 engineering contractor within the UK power and utilities sector, is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support the delivery of a critical National Grid substation project in Melksham.
The project is currently at a key delivery stage, and the client requires a proven HV Project Manager with demonstrable experience delivering high‑voltage transmission substation projects within live National Grid environments.
This role will suit a hands‑on Project Manager with strong Tier 1 contractor experience, capable of leading complex HV infrastructure works while managing programme, commercial, safety, and stakeholder requirements across all phases of delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Lead the delivery of high‑voltage substation works within a live National Grid environment
- Manage all project activities from construction through to commissioning and handover
- Ensure delivery against programme, budget, quality, and safety objectives
- Coordinate multidisciplinary delivery teams, subcontractors, and specialist HV suppliers
HV Substation & Transmission Infrastructure
- Manage HV infrastructure projects including substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and associated civils
- Oversee works across transmission‑level voltage ranges including 132kV, 275kV and 400kV systems
- Coordinate outages, energisation activities, and National Grid interface requirements
Commercial & NEC Contract Management
- Manage NEC contract obligations including:
- Early Warnings
- Compensation Events
- Programme reporting
- Risk management
- Support commercial performance, forecasting, and cost control activities
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Promote a strong HSEQ culture across all project activities
- Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, National Grid standards, and site safety procedures
- Review and manage RAMS, ITPs, permits, and commissioning documentation
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the key interface between the client, National Grid representatives, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams
- Lead progress meetings, reporting, and coordination activities
- Maintain strong communication across all project stakeholders during critical delivery phases
Essential Experience
- Proven experience delivering National Grid or transmission‑level HV substation projects
- Strong background working for Tier 1 contractors within the utilities / energy sector
- Experience managing projects involving 132kV, 275kV, 400kV infrastructure
- Strong understanding of HV substations, Switchgear, Transformers, Protection systems, Grid connections
- Demonstrable NEC3 / NEC4 contract management experience
- Ability to manage live HV construction environments and critical programme milestones
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capability
Qualifications
- HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- SMSTS
- CSCS Black Card (preferred)
- National Grid competencies / authorisations advantageous
- Full UK Driving Licence
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