Project Manager (132kV / 400kV BESS Connection)
Location: Newark Nottinghamshire (site-based, 2 days WFH + head office visits)
Competitive salary + Company Car (no allowance)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager with proven 132kV project experience to take a leading role in Newark, 400kV BESS connection project.
You’ll oversee project performance, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure quality, safety, and programme milestones are achieved — with further opportunities on upcoming high-voltage projects thereafter.
The role is primarily site-based in Newark, with flexibility for 2 days working from home and occasional travel to Head Office.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage delivery of the 400kV BESS connection project, ensuring adherence to scope, programme, and budget.
* Oversee all on-site activities, including the Hitachi subcontracted 400kV installation, ensuring compliance with technical and contractual requirements.
* Lead coordination between design, procurement, commercial, and site teams.
* Drive safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout project delivery.
* Monitor progress, manage risks, and report on key project metrics to senior management and clients.
* Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships to ensure successful delivery and repeat business.
About You
* Proven experience managing 132kV or higher voltage electrical infrastructure projects (substations, cabling, or grid connections).
* Strong understanding of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) or large-scale renewable connections is advantageous.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Commercially aware with solid understanding of NEC contracts.
* Comfortable working with tier-one subcontractors and ensuring delivery performance.
* Flexible to work on-site in Newark with travel to head office as needed.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive annual salary (depending on experience)
* Company car provided (no allowance)
* 2 days WFH per week
* Long-term opportunity through to project completion (end of 2027)
* Ongoing pipeline of future 132kV and 400kV projects
* Work within a respected, high-performing power infrastructure team
How to Apply
If you’re a driven Project Manager with 132kV+ experience and the ambition to deliver large-scale power infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
To learn more and discuss further, please email an up-to-date word copy of your CV and a suitable mobile number.
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