Project Manager in Blackburn

Electricity North West Construction & Maintenance Limited (ENWCML) is the specialist engineering arm of the Electricity North West Group. We deliver high and low voltage infrastructure services across the UK, operating independently from the regulated network business. Our expertise spans the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of private electrical networks for commercial and industrial clients. With a growing national footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, ENWCML plays a vital role in supporting the UK’s energy transition and infrastructure resilience. Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re building smarter, greener electricity networks to help Britain grow, investing in a better future, faster.

A Fantastic Opportunity: Project Manager

We are recruiting for a Project Manager (HV/EHV) to join our team delivering electrical power projects at transmission and distribution voltage levels. This role is to project manage pre-construction and construction activities (from design to energisation) for large-scale high voltage infrastructure and grid connections at voltage levels normally between 33kV and 400kV. Our projects would include feasibility, detailed design, procurement, construction, test and commissioning on existing or new substations and associated infrastructure.

The successful candidate must, at the start of employment, have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering
• Experience managing large and complex HV and EHV substation projects throughout the full project lifecycle from feasibility to energisation.
• A strong understanding of electrical transmission and distribution plant items operations, controls and associated systems such as AIS/GIS switchgear, Protection & Control, Power Transformers, Underground power cables and Overhead lines.
• Project Management involving the delivery of CAPEX and Customer connection projects at voltages from 33kV to 400kV from project initiation, specification and design, tendering, construction through to project closure.
• Coordinate external service providers and administer commercial.
• Design knowledge of both AIS & GIS substations up to 400kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards for HV and EHV Plant, substations (including earthing and electrical clearances).
• An understanding of the H&S and CDM requirements for large scale projects.
• An ability to interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations.
• Trained and experienced as a project manager, co-ordinating resources, materials and site activities within given budgets for engineering focused projects; (essential).
• Experienced at creating project plans using computer software such as Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Project etc; (essential).
• Hold or be committed with support of the company to gaining professional project management accreditation; (essential).
• Have experience working with Low Voltage and High Voltage electrical system components, plant and equipment; (desirable).
• Hold a valid, full UK driving licence; (essential).
• Hold any of the following training certifications; PASMA, IPAF, SMSTS, ECS and Confined space; (desirable).
• Experienced at working in or adjacent to roads and highways, holding New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) accreditation; (desirable).

What we’re offering:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Car allowance or Company Vehicle
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team.

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We don’t accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.