Job Description
Role: Project Manager - Power Distribution (UKPN & SSEN)
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Location: Covering projects across Hertfordshire and surrounding counties
Are you looking to lead high-impact projects across the UKPN and SSEN 11kV to 132kV network? We're on the hunt for a proactive, experienced Project Manager to join our Substation Build Team. You'll be based out of the Stevenage office, but your work will take you across Hertfordshire and surrounding counties-so a full UK driving license is a must.
What will you be doing?
- Managing teams on site and tackling day-to-day challenges
- Putting together and rolling out safety documentation (H&S Plans, Method Statements, Risk Assessments)
- Keeping standards high across Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental performance
- Stepping in as Temporary Works Coordinator when needed
- Making sure every project follows clients procedures and stays compliant with current legislation
- Building strong relationships with clients - organising progress meetings, pre-starts, and audits
- Solving design issues that crop up during delivery
- Planning and scheduling works, both current and future
- Getting involved in Cost Value Reconciliation to keep budgets on track
- Procuring and managing subcontractors
- Ensuring H&S handover files are completed and delivered on time
What you'll bring
- Proven experience managing multiple HV sites (11kV-132kV)
- Solid understanding of NEC contracts
- Hands-on knowledge of HV distribution networks and switchgear installs in Primary/Grid environments
- Familiarity with CDM regulations and Principal Contractor responsibilities
- HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering
- SMSTS certification (CITB)
- Great communication skills - you know how to lead teams and keep clients in the loop
- Strong budgeting and estimating know-how, including CVR
- Comfortable using digital tools and software
- Confident interpreting contract documents and technical specs
- Up-to-date knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation
- Full UK driving license and happy to travel
What's in it for you?
Our client offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;
- Matched or contributory pension scheme
- Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Employee assistance programme
- My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
- Reward and recognition scheme
In addition, this role offers;
- Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
- Private health care and health care cash plan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
