Project Manager

Project Manager – High Voltage (HV) Design Location: Manchester Salary: (depending on experience) Our Client is looking to recruit a experienced Project Manager to join their growing Manchester team. Following a recent team change and continued project demand, we have opportunity for a Project Manager with strong experience in high voltage (HV) infrastructure and multi-disciplinary project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team delivering complex infrastructure projects across HV design, substations, and grid connections. The Role As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of HV infrastructure projects from concept through to construction and commissioning. You will work across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Key Responsibilities • Lead HV design and infrastructure projects from initiation through to completion • Manage project programmes, budgets, and resource planning • Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across civil, electrical, and design functions • Review and oversee engineering designs, drawings, and technical specifications • Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC, IEEE) and client requirements • Act as the key interface with clients, utilities, contractors, and stakeholders • Proactively manage risks, issues, and project changes • Oversee procurement of HV equipment and key project resources • Support construction and commissioning activities with technical oversight • Champion health, safety, and environmental (HSE) best practice About You • Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering infrastructure or energy projects • Strong experience working on HV projects (typically 132kV–400kV) • Background in either electrical/HV design or civil construction (both advantageous) • Experience working within multi-disciplinary project environments • Strong commercial awareness and delivery focus • Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills Qualifications & Experience • Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline • Demonstrable experience in HV design and/or infrastructure project delivery • Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, MS Project (or similar) • Knowledge of UK grid codes and utility standards (desirable) • Professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) beneficial • Experience supporting renewable or grid connection projects is advantageous What We Offer • Competitive salary • 37-hour contract plus overtime • Opportunity to work on complex, high-value infrastructure projects • A supportive and growing team environment