Electrical Project Manager
Location: Swindon/London/Coventry/Site
Duration: 01/04/2026 to 02/03/2027
Project: Awel y Mor
Rotation: Mon–Fri, 40 hours per week
Outside IR35
Description
Overall responsibility for all project activities necessary to deliver the electrical transmission system of the offshore wind project, in accordance with established Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), quality, schedule and cost targets.
Key Responsibilities
• Delivery of the Electrical Transmission system for the offshore project.
• Prioritise HSE performance through planning, design and implementation to eliminate or reduce risks during design, construction, operation and maintenance.
• Provide key inputs into the development of the wider electrical system including grid connection, onshore and offshore substations and cables.
• Work with package managers to ensure coordinated delivery of associated packages on time, in quality, on budget.
• Cost, schedule, quality and change control.
• Technical, commercial, cost, resource and time planning for the electrical system and associated works.
• Support permitting, land and development activities.
• Coordinate and align procurement planning and supply chain engagement.
• Promote ‘Right First Time’ behaviours within the project team.
• Collaborate with major construction packages such as WTGs and Inter-Array cabling.
• Contribute to Lessons Learned activities.
• Report to the Project Leadership Team as required.
• Represent the electrical system packages at Contractor Steering Committee meetings.
• Understand OFTO transaction processes, risks and opportunities for UK projects.
Deliverables
Safe delivery of the electrical transmission system including development, construction and handover to operations, closeout of commercial aspects and full as-built documentation.
Key Qualifications
• All certificates required to perform offshore works.
• Degree or Chartership in Project Management and membership of APM or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of standards for Offshore Substation and offshore works.
Must-Have Experience
• Degree level education or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Electrical Engineering or technical equivalent.
• Experience delivering large, complex capital projects through development and construction.
• Experience of HV and EHV transmission systems.
• Knowledge of grid infrastructure.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills with suppliers and grid operators.
• Strong team player, self-starter and highly motivated.
• Business proficient in English.
• Competent in contract management, claims, negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexible approach and willingness to travel frequently.