Project Manager – Overhead Lines

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Lead and coordinate teams from various disciplines for project execution.

• Ensure timely feedback from stakeholders and align the selection of investment options with design development processes.

• Appoint and oversee both internal and external engineering, environmental, consulting, and stakeholder groups.

• Guide projects through their initial setup, option evaluation, FEED (Front End Engineering Design) development, and early-stage engineering until they are ready for financial approval.

• Support regulatory and governance procedures, which include cost estimation, risk mitigation planning, innovation reviews, and activities related to type registration.

• Develop efficient, cost-effective, and safe engineering solutions that comply with CDM regulations and prioritize SHESQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Security, and Quality) factors.

• Provide assessments of technical feasibility and direct design consultants accordingly.

• Facilitate various engineering workshops, design reviews, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations.

• Assist in the design of early substation and transmission systems, addressing operational, maintenance, and asset information requirements.

• Contribute to the design and routing of overhead lines in sensitive areas, ensuring compliance with environmental and heritage constraints.

• Monitor contractor compliance with SHES, CDM, environmental laws, and engineering standards.

• Support the development consent and planning procedures, including Development Consent Orders (DCO).

• Liaise with utilities, local authorities, regulators, and community representatives effectively.

• Develop strategies for sites that consider asset health, customer connection requirements, and future system needs.

• Prepare documentation for scope of works and assist in the evaluation of tenders.

• Act as the Client’s Delegated Representative and, when appropriate, the Principal Designer.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Project Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in managing stakeholders effectively, both internal and external.

• Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams successfully.

• Customer-focused approach to all tasks and responsibilities.

• Excellent communication and business writing skills.

• Previous experience in supervisory, managerial, or team leadership roles.

• In-depth knowledge of the GB Electricity Transmission System, including overhead lines, substations, and underground cables.

• Experience with the early-stage development of high-voltage transmission projects.

• Working knowledge of CDM, safety in design, and SHESQ requirements.

• Understanding of the DCO consenting process and related regulatory mechanisms.

• Familiarity with business governance processes, risk management, and project control practices.

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in an engineering field.

• Proven track record of managing complex stakeholder relationships.

• Proficiency in CDM, health & safety, and environmental legislation.

• Right to Work in the UK.

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification (desirable).

• Membership in IET, IAM, or progress toward Chartered status (desirable).

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work options available.

• Equal Opportunities employer.

• An inclusive workplace culture where all employees are valued, heard, and respected.