Project Manager
19 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Interv_l are representing a leading electrical contractor operating across the EV charging and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) sectors, delivering high-voltage grid connections and infrastructure projects that are helping power the UK’s energy transition. We’re supporting them in appointing a High Voltage Project Manager to oversee 11kV substation builds, grid connections, and wider electrical infrastructure works across the UK. This role is perfect for someone with a strong technical HV background who’s looking to take the next step in their career whether that’s: • A Senior Authorised Person (SAP) seeking less travel and more project ownership, • A Cable Jointer or Site Supervisor who’s moved into management, • Or an experienced Project Manager with hands-on HV delivery experience You’ll take responsibility for projects end-to-end, from design coordination and planning through to delivery, commissioning, and closeout, ensuring technical excellence, safety, and compliance at every stage. What you'll be doing: • Lead the full project lifecycle from initial design review and planning through to delivery, commissioning, and handover, • Manage 11kV substation and grid connection builds, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, • Coordinate design, civils, electrical, and commissioning teams, both internal and subcontracted, • Oversee site activities, ensuring compliance with CDM, NRSWA, and DNO/ICP standards, • Manage permits to work, risk assessments, and RAMS documentation, • Track progress against key milestones, manage change control, and report project status to senior management, • Liaise with clients, DNOs, and third-party stakeholders to ensure technical and contractual alignment, • Champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all project phases What you'll need: • Experience with 11kV substation or grid connection projects, • Understanding of DNO / ICP / private network environments, • Knowledge of EV charging or BESS installation projects (advantageous), • Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills