Electrical Project Manager

Department : Operations

Reports to : Head of Project Delivery

Location : South of England / Remote

The Opportunity

As a Electric Project Manager at our company, you’ll be at the heart of delivering the infrastructure that powers some of the UK’s most exciting new developments. You’ll take ownership of projects from design through to commissioning, ensuring our electric networks are installed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

This isn’t just a delivery role, it’s an opportunity to make a visible impact on communities across the country by helping to connect thousands of new homes and businesses to reliable, sustainable power. You’ll be the key point of contact for customers and stakeholders, representing the client’s commitment to quality, collaboration, and innovation.

You’ll join a supportive, growing business where your expertise is valued and your input helps shape how we deliver projects nationwide. Working alongside experienced engineers, designers, and partners, you’ll have the scope to influence how the client continues to lead the way in multi-utility adoption and delivery.

We’ll give you the autonomy to manage your projects, backed by a knowledgeable team, robust systems, and a culture that genuinely rewards initiative and problem‑solving. If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical excellence with real‑world impact, this is your opportunity to grow with one of the UK’s most ambitious independent network operators.

Key Responsibilities

General

• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others affected by your actions or omissions
• Responsible for ensuring that all activities related to their BAU Electric Project Delivery and 3rd Party Electric Point of Connection (PoC) aligns with UK SHE legislation and any regulatory licence obligations
• Responsibility for following all company SHEQ policies and procedures

Embody and promote company core values in all decisions and behaviour

• Identify and raise process improvements and efficiencies with the UK Head of Project Delivery
• Ensure activities are carried out in accordance with the team’s Table of Accountability (ToA) and RACI matrix
• Promptly escalated issues using the correct channels and ensure resolution or acknowledgement

Role Specific

• Responsible for ensuring BAU Electric Projects and 3rd Party Electric Point of Connection (PoC) are delivered as per the companies current process and documented procedures
• Accountable that all assigned project design activity is completed by accredited third parties and properly logged and reported in line with Guaranteed Standards of Performance (GSOP)
• Manage each project in line with the capital budget,tracking performance, and ensure compliance with financial, commercial, and regulatory requirements
• Be accountable that financial controls are adhered to, including timely purchase ordermanagement, invoice review, and variance reporting are being undertaken across all assigned projects
• Responsible for conducting regular audits of all sites and partners ensuring that any issues or defects are managed to resolution using the current company systems and procedures
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless asset handover with all documentation and contracts in place and that installation standards and pre-water on commissioning and testing meets or exceeds regulatory requirements
• Provide ad hoc operational support to the Head of Project Delivery on all assigned BAU Electric Projects and 3rd Party Electric Point of Connection (PoC) for site enquiries or escalations
• Ensuring assets are delivered to best industry standards

About You

• 5 years’ experience of working in Project Management or Team Supervision capacity within a ICP, IDNO or DNO
• Demonstrable experience of the design and construction of electric High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) network infrastructure
• A good knowledge of electric Extra High Voltage (EHV) network infrastructure
• A good working knowledge of the contestable and IDNO process
• Excellent knowledge of multi utility industry asset standards such as NJUG
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with experience of developing and managing personnel
• Financial acumen and a track record of adhering to budgets
• Woking knowledge of H&S management and audits
• Experience of undertaking the role of Principal Contractor (PC) under CDM 2015 and a good understanding of the Principal Designer (PD) role and requirements.
• An understanding of electricity regulatory standards applicable to the business and the processes required to be compliant with them
• Expert knowledge of asset adoption and delivery legal documentation requirements

Your Development and Benefits

We believe in stable growth and putting our people first. Our 5-year strategic growth plan gives us stability today and prepares us for the future, while nurturing a strong collaborative and supportive culture