Senior Project Mananger

Senior HV/EHV Project Manager - Major Grid Infrastructure Projects Contract: Permanent Duration: Long-term project programme Start Date: To be confirmed Salary: Competitive salary + performance-linked bonus + car allowance Location: UK based - Hybrid working Turner Lovell are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior HV/EHV Project Manager to lead the delivery of major grid infrastructure projects across the UK. The role will involve the delivery of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage infrastructure up to 400kV, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), HVDC, substation upgrades and major grid connections. Projects will support distribution network operators, National Grid and large-scale data centre developments, with responsibility for managing contracts from tender through to energisation and final account. You will take ownership of one or more high-value contracts, working closely with engineering, commercial and construction teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. Key Responsibilities Lead the full project lifecycle from tender and design through to procurement, construction, commissioning, energisation and handover Manage HV/EHV infrastructure projects up to 400kV, including BESS, HVDC, substation upgrades and grid connections Act as the primary point of contact for clients, network operators, contractors and wider project stakeholders Manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including early warnings, compensation events, change control and final accounts Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, variations and payment applications, maintaining commercial accountability Coordinate subcontractors, engineers, design consultants and specialist technical teams Oversee commissioning activities, factory and site acceptance testing, switching arrangements and energisation planning Ensure relevant technical documentation, protection and control requirements and grid connection approvals are in place Manage project governance, programme reviews, risk registers, cost forecasts and reporting Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, ESQCR, relevant ENA standards and applicable Grid Code requirements Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance across all project activities Provide technical input into tenders, feasibility studies and project planningRequirements Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within HV/EHV power infrastructure Strong technical understanding of substations, BESS, HVDC, protection and control systems, and grid connection processes Experience delivering projects within live network environments Demonstrable experience managing multidisciplinary engineering, construction and commissioning teams Strong commercial experience managing NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, change control and final accounts Experience managing project budgets, cost forecasts and overall financial performance Understanding of commissioning, switching and energisation processes Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working alongside network operators, contractors and major end clients Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards chartership, would be advantageous Experience delivering projects for National Grid, hyperscale data centre operators, offshore wind clients or Tier 1 electrical contractors would be beneficial Familiarity with Primavera P6, SharePoint or common data environment platforms would be advantageousThis is an opportunity to take ownership of major HV/EHV infrastructure projects, working across technically complex grid connections and energy infrastructure programmes, with responsibility spanning engineering, commercial management and project delivery. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance-linked bonus, car allowance where applicable, matched pension contributions, annual leave, health and wellbeing benefits, funded training and professional development opportunities