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Date Added: Fri 16/01/2026

Senior Project Manager - Substations (132Kv-400Kv)

Nationwide, BB7, UK
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Company: HERNSHEAD RECRUITMENT LTD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Yorkshire (York / Leeds corridor - Yorkshire Green project)
Salary: £100k+ (DOE) + car/allowance, pension, subsistence
Type: Permanent (PAYE preferred)

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical/Substation Project Manager to support delivery of the Yorkshire Green programme, involving two new 400kV substations with a total project value of ~£160m. The business is transitioning from civils into the electrical phase and requires strong, electrically biased leadership on site.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead delivery of large-scale substation projects (132kV and above)

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Manage programme, cost, quality, safety, and subcontractors through electrical phases

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Interface with National Grid / DNO stakeholders and internal directors

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Drive site-based execution as Murphy scales electrical delivery capability

Experience Required:

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5+ years delivering HV substation projects (132kV-400kV)

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Strong electrical bias (substations, primary plant, protection & control exposure)

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National Grid project experience highly desirable

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Proven leadership on complex, high-value infrastructure projects

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Background as Senior PM; Project Director-level candidates also considered

Working Pattern & Package:

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Site-based role (5 days/week, ~45 hours)

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Vehicle or car allowance provided

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Travel, hotels, and subsistence covered where required

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Clear progression across a large, long-term framework pipeline (visibility to 2029)
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