Job Description

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

ManageNEC 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