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Job Title: HV Electrical Project Manager

Salary/Rate: £55,000 - £60,000

Location: Dartford

Job Type: Permanent

Industry/Specialist Area: Power

Client Description:

Our client is one of the UK’s leaders in the Power & Energy industry, and are a global supplier / contractor of intelligent energy transmission and distribution solutions. Our client provides end-to-end HV power and electrical solutions for networks servicing a wide range of clients, including all the UK’s DNO’s / TNO’s, major UK power stations and a wide range of on / offshore applications. They offer specialist and proven design capability, manufacturing, and testing and commissioning. Additionally, at their UKAS accredited laboratory they build high quality metering solutions for the precision measurement of energy in large capacity circuits.

Job Description:

Due to continued and sustained growth in the UK, our client is now looking to appoint an HV Electrical Project Manager to join their growing business. You will be responsible for the delivery of projects from tendering handover through to completion, whilst taking accountability for all delivery teams. The role will serve as the client’s single point of contact for all project related issues, and act as the interface with the internal procurement, engineering, finance, quality, HS&E and site / field functions.

The Role

Project ownership from tender to end of warranty for the management of the design, engineering, manufacture and delivery of all assigned projects
Lead engineering teams to interpret client specifications, and to develop competitive solutions meeting client and legislative requirements, including site surveys and reviews to propose upgrade options if applicable
Manage projects from order handover to completion, including planning and programming of works, and liaison with third party suppliers and contractors to successfully implement projects on time and within budget
Act as the single point of contact for clients to ensure timely resolution of technical queries
Create project specifications for third party approval and appraisal
Specify requirements for third party services and products, whilst managing their integration to the delivery, thus ensuring quality and compliance is maintained
Assist and guide all stages of the construction phase to ensure both internal and external activities meet client specifications
Liaise with all parties to ensure smooth delivery, including the production of RAMS and commissioning documents, and ensure commissioning and installation modifications are reflected into as built documentation packs
Provide the leadership and management of the team from conception through to completion for all assigned projects
Hands on supervision of various project specific tasks as necessary, such as overseeing installation and commissioning if required

The Person

Degree or HND qualified in a relevant electrical engineering discipline
Knowledge and experience of precision HV power / electrical contract applications
A proven technical electrical engineering background
Advanced knowledge of HV transmission and distribution networks
Demonstrable project and people / team management expertise
Sound communication and influencing skills

This challenging and exciting opportunity requires a self-starting, highly motivated and extremely confidential individual with a strong technical background and demonstrable experience of the successful management and delivery of all phases of projects within the HV power / T&D sector. A highly attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity of work and forward career progression given the company’s dedication to continual, ambitious growth and their market leading status within the industry.

We are committed to equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital / civil partnership status, religion / belief or nationality.

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