HV Contracts Manager – North in Manchester

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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Astute’s Renewable Energy Team is exclusively partnering with a key player in the Solar and BESS market who are looking for a HV Contracts Manager to join the team. The role is a pivotal one and the purpose is to ensure operational excellence and ensure the provision of HV support across the business is there when required.

This HV Contracts Manager role comes with a salary up to £55,000, incremental supplements for additional qualifications, a company vehicle plus bonus and a generous benefits package. The ideal location would be in the North of England but we are open to a more remote option too.

If you are a HV Contracts Manager looking to work for an innovative and proven Solar and BESS operator, EPC and developer, please get in touch.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the HV Manager.
  • Managing all key personnel and companies, both internally and externally, relating to HV activities.
  • Planning and execution of HV switching, isolations and earthing up to 33kV (subject to internal sign‑off with competence).
  • Scheduling HV operations in different regions, staying up to date with any contractual obligation.
  • Assisting with understanding and interpreting client requirements within the HV scope of contract.
  • Ensuring proactive, annual maintenance schedules are created and adhered to.
  • Assessing the existing HV supply chain and ensuring its effectiveness, suggesting improvements or changes with a data‑driven approach.
  • Carrying out HV remedial works when the decision is made to do the works internally.
  • Providing HV technical support for Field Engineers.

Professional Qualifications

  • Experience in large‑scale renewables projects, ideally BESS and/or solar.
  • Experience switching up to 33kV; 66kV experience is a plus.
  • At least an NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation; higher qualifications are highly desirable.

Personal Skills

  • Strong communicator.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Proactive and solutions‑focused.

Salary and Benefits

  • Up to £55,000 basic salary.
  • Incremental increase depending on authorisations.
  • Company vehicle.
  • Bonus up to 12.5%.
  • Life insurance.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Great pension.
  • 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.

Full job spec available on application and request post telephone call with Astute.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, , , , creed or and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Confident Employer initiative.

We endeavour to get back to everyone; however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Posted: June 26th, 2026