HV Substation Project Manager (Energy)

Company: WSP
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Location: Liverpool
Job Description:

Job Description

WSP’s T&D team delivers electrical power projects at transmission and distribution voltage levels. This role is to project manage pre‑construction and construction activities (from design to energisation) for large‑scale high voltage infrastructure and grid connections at voltage levels normally between 33 kV and 400 kV. Our projects include feasibility, detailed design, procurement, construction, test and commissioning on existing or new substations and associated infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Develop HV projects (up to and including 20 kV) initial functional requirement into compliant cost‑effective engineering solutions.
  • Project manage the development and delivery of small/medium HV projects (cable, plant and civil) to time, cost, safety and quality.
  • Interface with customers as well as internal and external resources to develop and deliver HV projects.
  • Undertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed HV projects.
  • Effectively communicate with internal engineering and industrial resource.
  • Coordinate external service providers and administer commercial.

Qualifications

  • Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering, with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience working on HV substation projects.
  • Understanding of electrical distribution plant items operations, controls and associated systems such as switchgear, protection, power transformers and underground power cables.
  • Good understanding of the H&S and CDM requirements for projects.
  • Ability to undertake the role of “Designer” and/or “Principal Designer” under the CDM regulations.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations.
  • Ability to travel as per project needs.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working: up to two days a week from home.
  • Flex your time: “My Hour” each day, part‑time arrangements, flexible working.
  • Health & Well‑being: virtual GP, gym membership discount, menopause support.
  • Career development: training, mentoring, Chartership.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Contact us if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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Posted: July 4th, 2026