Project Manager – Power Distribution (UKPN & SSEN)

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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.