Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – HV Connections / ICP / BESS Location: South West or East Midlands (Hybrid working with UK site travel) Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 + exceptional package Employment: Permanent The Opportunity JL Renewable Solutions is working with a growing and ambitious business operating across the UK's power infrastructure and renewable energy sectors to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager. Our client delivers high-voltage electrical infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy projects, with a strong pipeline of work across Independent Connection Provider (ICP), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar and substation infrastructure. With a growing portfolio of projects across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to take ownership of complex HV infrastructure projects and play an important role in the continued growth of the delivery team. The business is looking for someone who is technically capable, commercially aware and comfortable taking responsibility for projects from design and pre-construction through to commissioning and energisation. This is a hands-on delivery role with genuine opportunities for career progression. Key Responsibilities Manage the successful delivery of HV electrical infrastructure and grid connection projects, primarily across 33kV and 132kV networks. Take responsibility for projects throughout the full lifecycle, including design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning and energisation. Coordinate site managers, engineers, subcontractors and specialist suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. Develop, monitor and maintain project programmes, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions. Work closely with design and engineering teams to ensure technical requirements, approvals and construction activities are aligned. Identify and manage project risks, particularly during pre-construction, civil engineering and enabling works. Liaise with DNOs, IDNOs, clients and other stakeholders regarding grid connections, technical approvals and project milestones. Maintain strong commercial oversight of projects, including budgets, variations, change control, cost reporting and margin protection. Work collaboratively with commercial teams to manage contractual obligations and ensure accurate project financial reporting. Oversee subcontractor performance, procurement activities and the coordination of materials and resources. Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements throughout project delivery. Support the preparation and review of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), commissioning documentation and project handover requirements. Provide practical input into tender reviews, construction methodology, programme development and project delivery planning. About You We're particularly interested in speaking with experienced Project Managers and Senior Project Managers who have delivered high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects within the UK. Essential experience: Proven Project Management experience within HV electrical infrastructure, grid connections, substations or power distribution. Experience delivering projects involving 33kV and/or 132kV infrastructure. Background working for an ICP, EPC contractor, DNO contractor, utilities business or specialist electrical engineering contractor. Strong understanding of substation construction, HV equipment, electrical installation and associated civil engineering works. Experience managing subcontractors, site teams, project programmes and multiple stakeholders. Good commercial awareness, including project budgets, contractual requirements, variations and cost control. Ability to identify and manage construction