Senior Electrical Project Manager

Senior Electrical Project Manager Salary: £80,000–£100,000 per annum

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Company car + 10% annual bonus Location: UK-wide – extensive travel to project sites required The Opportunity EHV Structures is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to strengthen its project delivery team and play a key role in the successful execution of major electrical transmission and EHV infrastructure projects.

This is a senior, hands-on position for an accomplished project management professional with a strong technical background in high-voltage transmission, substations and electrical infrastructure. Working closely with the existing senior management and project delivery team, you will share responsibility for project performance, providing leadership, technical understanding and commercial control across multiple projects.

This is a highly mobile, site-focused role requiring extensive UK-wide travel and regular presence on project sites. We are looking for someone who leads from the front, understands the practicalities of electrical transmission projects and is actively involved in driving delivery.

Key Responsibilities Manage multiple electrical transmission and EHV projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover. Travel extensively throughout the UK, maintaining a strong and visible presence on project sites.

Work directly with site managers, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and clients. Take ownership of project programmes, budgets, resources, procurement and commercial performance. Develop, manage and monitor detailed project programmes, identifying critical paths, milestones and potential delays.

Coordinate engineering, construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities. Oversee project interfaces involving transmission infrastructure, substations, primary plant, electrical connections, cable installations and terminations.

Ensure appropriate RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), construction plans and safe systems of work are prepared, reviewed and implemented. Maintain rigorous HSEQ standards across all project activities. Identify and resolve technical, operational and programme challenges.

Manage subcontractors, suppliers and specialist installation teams. Maintain strong client relationships and provide clear project reporting to senior management. Monitor costs, forecasts, variations, contractual obligations and commercial risks.

Technical Experience & Knowledge Candidates must have a strong understanding of electrical transmission and high-voltage infrastructure, ideally with experience across the following areas: Transmission voltages: 132kV, 275kV and 400kV infrastructure.

Transmission projects: Experience delivering electricity transmission and associated EHV infrastructure projects. Substation construction: Knowledge of substatio...

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