EHV Project Manager

Crown House Technologies Limited; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead an EHV substation project. You will manage relationships with National Grid and oversee project planning and delivery while ensuring safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and has proven experience with EHV projects. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to impact the UK’s power infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering EHV projects (132kV and above).
• Background working on National Grid or DNO substation schemes.
• Confident in NEC contract management and commercial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of EHV substation project — from planning through to delivery.
• Act as the main point of contact for National Grid, managing relationships.
• Oversee project planning, budgets, schedules, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Contract management

Safety driven

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Project Manager with a background in EHV or substation projects? Ready to take the lead on one of the UK's most critical new power infrastructure schemes? Then come and join Crown House Technologies! You’ll be part of Laing O'Rourke's specialist MEP business, working on some of the most advanced energy and infrastructure projects in the UK. We’ll give you the support, training, and progression to grow your career while making a real impact on the future of the UK’s power network.

We are delivering a major new National Grid substation near Bridgend, supporting the UK’s drive to upgrade and strengthen the national energy network. This is a technically complex, high-profile project and we’re looking for someone with the leadership, technical understanding, and drive to see it through from mobilisation to completion.

You’ll be leading a skilled team, working closely with National Grid, and playing a key role in delivering a project that keeps the lights on across the country. If you’re looking for a career-defining role in the power sector with a company that’s shaping the future of UK infrastructure this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the full lifecycle of an EHV substation project — from planning through to delivery and handover
• Act as the main point of contact for National Grid, managing relationships and ensuring seamless delivery
• Oversee project planning, budgets, schedules, and risk management
• Manage a multi‑disciplinary team including engineers, commercial, and delivery staff
• Drive excellence in safety, quality, programme, and cost performance
• Lead NEC contract administration and change management
• Coordinate with key stakeholders including subcontractors, local authorities, and the community
• Champion a safety‑first, solutions‑driven culture across the project team

What We’re Looking For

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
• Proven experience delivering EHV projects (132kV and above)
• Background working on National Grid or DNO substation schemes
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Confident in NEC contract management and commercial oversight
• Passionate about delivering technically complex, high‑quality infrastructure

Don’t match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

About Us

Crown House technologies is one of the UK’s most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK’s largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility – a 129,000 sq. ft factory – offering off‑site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme’. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Construction and Engineering Services