Project Manager

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

Imagine working on landmark projects, collaborating with leading experts, and having the freedom to explore new ideas in a culture that values curiosity and diverse perspectives. Here, you can shape a career as unique as you while contributing to projects that make a real impact.

About the role

We are seeking an EHV Cables Project Manager to join our UK Transmission and Distribution (T&D) team.

The T&D team delivers electrical power projects at transmission and distribution voltage levels. This role involves managing pre-construction and construction activities—from design to energisation—for large-scale high voltage infrastructure and grid connections, typically at voltages up to 66kV.

Projects may include feasibility studies, detailed design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning for existing or new substations and associated infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Having a proven working history of working in the electricity/transmission industry delivering project engineer activities 5+ years’ experience practicing as a project engineer
• Having the skills, experience and knowledge of all selected distribution asset classes of cables/overhead lines/substations/civils works and work programmes to accept responsibility for works at all voltages typically from LV up to and including 66kV. Where an individual has skills, experience and knowledge in selected distribution asset classes of only cables and/or overhead line, civil works and work programmes, WITHOUT substations, this level will apply
• Having the ability to successfully manage works associated with both major projects and high-volume work stream works and accept responsibility for project of typical financial value +£5m.

What we are looking for

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• Location: North-East of England, Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire or Greater Manchester
• Relevant experience on Distribution (and/or transmission).
• CDM knowledge (Undertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English