At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-voltage infrastructure projects from design to energisation.
- Company: IES Utilities Group Ltd, a top UK utility provider focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a growing company committed to safety and quality standards.
- Why this job: Shape the future of energy with impactful projects and a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Experience in delivering 132kV projects and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
IES Utilities Group Ltd is a leading UK utility provider delivering end-to-end utility solutions. Our teams operate across Power, Gas, Water, Telecoms, District Heating and Renewables, providing survey, design, construction, and maintenance services nationwide. With a commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, IES supports clients in building and maintaining resilient, future-ready infrastructure networks across the UK.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of high-voltage infrastructure projects, including substations and associated electrical works. This role requires proven experience delivering projects at 132kV voltage level and will take full accountability for programme, budget, and stakeholder management across multi-disciplinary delivery teams. The successful candidate will lead projects from early design through to energisation and handover, managing complex interfaces with network operators, contractors, and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle delivery of HV infrastructure projects
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Develop and manage project programmes and key milestones
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, network operators, and delivery partners
- Manage interfaces with DNO/IDNOs, contractors, and suppliers
- Ensure clear communication and alignment across all stakeholders
- Manage contractor performance across civil and electrical workstreams
- Oversee budgets, cost control, and change management
- Support procurement and contract management activities
- Maintain delivery schedules and track project progress
- Identify and manage key risks and constraints
- Implement mitigation strategies to protect programme and budget
- Oversee commissioning, energisation, and final handover
- Ensure all deliverables meet required standards and client expectations
Key Requirement
Direct experience delivering projects at 132kV is essential for this role.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary / remuneration
- Opportunity to own a portfolio of projects and shape service delivery
- Supportive team environment committed to high safety & quality standards along with a self-delivery resourcing strategy
- Career development opportunities within a growing energy services company
HV Project Manager employer: IES Utilities Group
IES Utilities Group Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive team environment and a commitment to employee growth through career progression opportunities. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, employees can take pride in contributing to essential utility networks while enjoying a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowance and pension plans.
