Project Manager SAP / HV
CV-LibraryNationwidepermanentPosted: 23 July 2026
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Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent
Overview
An opportunity for a Senior Authorised Person with strong HV network experience to step into a project management role, leading delivery on major connections work for a growing distribution network operator. This role sits within the engineering function and combines SAP-level authority over HV network safety and switching with hands-on project management of large-scale connections schemes.
What You Will Be Doing
- Project managing large-scale connections schemes
- Holding SAP authority for HV switching, safety documentation, and network control
- Acting as primary point of contact for on-site engineers delivering HV network works
- Developing scoping documentation and protection diagrams
- Reviewing detailed designs including SLDs and AC/DC schematics
- Managing contracts and assigning appropriate work skills to enable delivery
- Undertaking engineering studies, O&Ms, and technical specifications
- Site witnessing through to commissioning
- Investigating and reporting on defects and mis-operations
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Strong experience across EHV, HV 33-11kV, and LV electrical operations
- Proven track record managing large-scale project delivery
- Background in design or commissioning of power system protection at distribution level
- Engineering / H&S competency qualification to City & Guilds level
- Experience procuring, tendering, and managing major service and refurbishment contracts
- Strong safety focus with demonstrable risk mitigation on live networks
- Understanding of CDM regulations and the principal engineer role
Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent
Overview
An opportunity for a Senior Authorised Person with strong HV network experience to step into a project management role, leading delivery on major connections work for a growing distribution network operator. This role sits within the engineering function and combines SAP-level authority over HV network safety and switching with hands-on project management of large-scale connections schemes.
What You Will Be Doing
- Project managing large-scale connections schemes
- Holding SAP authority for HV switching, safety documentation, and network control
- Acting as primary point of contact for on-site engineers delivering HV network works
- Developing scoping documentation and protection diagrams
- Reviewing detailed designs including SLDs and AC/DC schematics
- Managing contracts and assigning appropriate work skills to enable delivery
- Undertaking engineering studies, O&Ms, and technical specifications
- Site witnessing through to commissioning
- Investigating and reporting on defects and mis-operations
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Strong experience across EHV, HV 33-11kV, and LV electrical operations
- Proven track record managing large-scale project delivery
- Background in design or commissioning of power system protection at distribution level
- Engineering / H&S competency qualification to City & Guilds level
- Experience procuring, tendering, and managing major service and refurbishment contracts
- Strong safety focus with demonstrable risk mitigation on live networks
- Understanding of CDM regulations and the principal engineer role