Extra High Voltage Electrical Project Manager

Do you want to play a key role in strengthening the UK's electricity transmission network and supporting the future of renewable energy?

Are you an experienced Electrical Project Manager with a strong background delivering EHV infrastructure projects up to 400kV?

Then Laing O'Rourke could be the next step in your career.

We are recruiting for an Extra High Voltage Electrical Project Manager to join a major substation development in Colchester, forming part of the wider reinforcement and expansion of the UK transmission network. This nationally significant project will support the integration of renewable energy into the grid and contribute to the UK's long-term energy security and net zero ambitions.

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the delivery of a technically complex EHV infrastructure scheme, working on high-voltage systems up to 400kV from mobilisation through to commissioning and final handover.

If you join us, you'll be a valued member of an industry-leading organisation offering an exciting and varied career, exposure to major energy infrastructure projects, and long-term development opportunities.

What is the role?

This role requires proven experience delivering EHV projects up to 400kV, ideally within National Grid transmission environments. You'll take ownership of project delivery across programme, engineering, commercial, and operational performance, leading multidisciplinary teams through all stages of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from planning and mobilisation through to delivery and close-out
• Manage the successful delivery of EHV infrastructure works up to 400kV
• Act as the primary interface with National Grid and key project stakeholders
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, programmes, and risk registers
• Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, commercial, and delivery functions
• Drive high performance in safety, quality, programme, and commercial outcomes
• Monitor financial progress, manage change and variations, and ensure cost targets are achieved
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, authorities, and external stakeholders
• Administer NEC contracts and manage project change effectively
• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory and industry standards

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered status (CEng or equivalent) desirable
• Strong track record delivering EHV transmission or substation projects up to 400kV
• Previous experience working on National Grid infrastructure projects is highly desirable
• Excellent understanding of HV/EHV systems, substations, and transmission infrastructure
• Strong commercial and contract management capability, ideally within NEC contracts
• Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams on technically complex infrastructure projects
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

About Us

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and building projects across the UK, Middle East, and Australia.

With more than 150 years of experience, we are recognised for delivering certainty, reliability, and innovation across some of the world's most complex projects. Our teams combine engineering excellence, digital delivery, and modern construction methods to deliver projects that shape the future of infrastructure.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long-term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an Interview' scheme. This supports applicants who meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt into this scheme and advise us of any adjustments you may require during the interview process.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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