Project Manager

Project Manager – High Voltage (HV) Design
Location: Manchester
Salary: (depending on experience)

Our Client is looking to recruit a experienced Project Manager to join their growing Manchester team. Following a recent team change and continued project demand, we have opportunity for a Project Manager with strong experience in high voltage (HV) infrastructure and multi-disciplinary project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team delivering complex infrastructure projects across HV design, substations, and grid connections.


The Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of HV infrastructure projects from concept through to construction and commissioning. You will work across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.


Key Responsibilities
• Lead HV design and infrastructure projects from initiation through to completion
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and resource planning
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across civil, electrical, and design functions
• Review and oversee engineering designs, drawings, and technical specifications
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC, IEEE) and client requirements
• Act as the key interface with clients, utilities, contractors, and stakeholders
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and project changes
• Oversee procurement of HV equipment and key project resources
• Support construction and commissioning activities with technical oversight
• Champion health, safety, and environmental (HSE) best practice


About You
• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering infrastructure or energy projects
• Strong experience working on HV projects (typically 132kV–400kV)
• Background in either electrical/HV design or civil construction (both advantageous)
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary project environments
• Strong commercial awareness and delivery focus
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills


Qualifications & Experience
• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrable experience in HV design and/or infrastructure project delivery
• Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, MS Project (or similar)
• Knowledge of UK grid codes and utility standards (desirable)
• Professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) beneficial
• Experience supporting renewable or grid connection projects is advantageous


What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• 37-hour contract plus overtime
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-value infrastructure projects
• A supportive and growing team environment