Location: Kettering
Salary: Up to £80,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead a complex, large-scale infrastructure project in Kettering. This is a critical role requiring a technical specialist to oversee a diverse scope of works, including significant HV network upgrades, energy centre modernisation, and major mechanical interface installations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of high-voltage systems and critical power infrastructure while maintaining the highest standards of safety and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
HV Infrastructure Management: Lead the upgrades to the external network infrastructure, ensuring all HV systems (operating up to 11kV) are designed, installed, and commissioned according to UK secondary distribution standards.
Energy Centre Upgrades: Oversee the comprehensive upgrade of the site's energy centre, coordinating complex electrical and mechanical integrations.
Critical Power Installation: Manage the installation and synchronisation of new internal diesel generators to provide robust backup power solutions.
Mechanical Coordination: Supervise the installation of new boilers and their integration into the existing heating mains, ensuring seamless electrical control and monitoring.
Project Governance: Drive the project programme, managing budgets, procurement, and sub-contractor performance to ensure milestones are met on time and within cost.
Health & Safety: Act as the primary lead for site safety, particularly regarding HV safety rules and RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) for high-risk electrical activities.
Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for the client's technical teams and DNO (Distribution Network Operator) representatives.
Technical Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: Proven track record as a Senior Project Manager delivering large-scale electrical infrastructure or industrial projects.
HV Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of HV systems up to 11kV, including switchgear, transformers, and cabling.
Specialist Knowledge: Experience with diesel generator installations, energy centre fit-outs, and interfacing with mechanical heating systems (boilers/mains).
Qualifications:
HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
SMSTS and Black CSCS Card.
Formal HV training or AP (Authorised Person) status is highly desirable.
Commercial Acumen: Strong ability to manage project P&L, variations, and monthly valuations.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum (dependant on experience).
Car Allowance: £5,000 per annum.
Professional Growth: Opportunity to work with a leading international MEP contractor on high-profile infrastructure.
Supportive Environment: Access to the firm's extensive technical resources and long-term career progression opportunities
Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year