TipTopJob Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Position: Project Manager : Ultra High Voltage (400KV)
Location: London
Reports to: Director of Project Management
Role: Lead the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of grid transformer projects, from design review through installation, commissioning, and close-out. Coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers, and contractors to ensure successful project outcomes. This role requires strong technical knowledge, project management expertise, and experience with transformers and ultra high voltage (400kV). The Project Manager will act as the key point of contact for clients and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, quality standards, and contractual obligations while meeting project scope, budget, and schedule.
Responsibilities
* Technical and Delivery: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet client requirements. Manage multiple grid transformer projects, including design, installation, testing, and commissioning. Ensure compliance with HSE regulations (CDM 2015) and promote a zero-incident culture. Monitor and enforce quality management processes, including ITPs and inspections. Maintain project schedules with forecasting and corrective actions.
Commercial And Contract Management
* Manage project costs to ensure delivery within budget. Administer contracts, including early warnings (EWN), claims, and subcontractor/supplier management. Define scope clearly to prevent unapproved changes and scope creep. Produce monthly contractual reports and project status updates. Identify, record, and mitigate project risks through structured risk management.
Stakeholder And Communication
* Serve as primary contact for clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring effective communication and alignment. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution. Provide regular updates to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation actions.
Skills And Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years experience in project management, ideally within grid transformer or related infrastructure projects with experience of 400kV.
* Strong technical knowledge in: Design engineering (reading and interpreting drawings); Transformer installation and commissioning processes; HSE compliance (CDM 2015, site safety); Quality management systems (ITPs, audits); Scheduling and time management (Primavera/MS Project); Cost management, contract administration, and risk management; Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Education And Certifications
* Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
* Project Management certification (Prince2, PMP, or APM).
* NEC3/NEC4 certification (desirable).
* SMSTS qualification (preferred).
* National Grid Person certification (advantageous).
Key Competencies
* Strong project leadership and governance
* Technical oversight of complex engineering projects
* Effective stakeholder and contractor management
* Risk management and problem-solving
* Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
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