Project Manager SAP / HV

Job Title: Project Manager SAP / HV

Location: Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Overview

An opportunity for a Senior Authorised Person with strong HV network experience to step into a project management role, leading delivery on major connections work for a growing distribution network operator. This role sits within the engineering function and combines SAP-level authority over HV network safety and switching with hands-on project management of large-scale connections schemes.

What You Will Be Doing

- Project managing large-scale connections schemes

- Holding SAP authority for HV switching, safety documentation, and network control

- Acting as primary point of contact for on-site engineers delivering HV network works

- Developing scoping documentation and protection diagrams

- Reviewing detailed designs including SLDs and AC/DC schematics

- Managing contracts and assigning appropriate work skills to enable delivery

- Undertaking engineering studies, O&Ms, and technical specifications

- Site witnessing through to commissioning

- Investigating and reporting on defects and mis-operations

What Makes You a Great Fit

- Strong experience across EHV, HV 33-11kV, and LV electrical operations

- Proven track record managing large-scale project delivery

- Background in design or commissioning of power system protection at distribution level

- Engineering / H&S competency qualification to City & Guilds level

- Experience procuring, tendering, and managing major service and refurbishment contracts

- Strong safety focus with demonstrable risk mitigation on live networks

- Understanding of CDM regulations and the principal engineer role
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed