HV Distribution Project Manager
Core
Lead overhead and underground high-voltage distribution projects from mobilization to completion, ensuring safety, budget, and schedule adherence while building operational discipline.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC HV Distribution Project Manager
Builds
Overhead line and underground cable construction, maintenance, and augmentation projects for mining, utilities, power generation, and heavy industry clients.
Domain
Electrical power systems distribution (overhead and underground)
Required skills
Overhead line and underground cable construction, project planning and coordination, crew leadership and mentoring, subcontractor management, budget and schedule control, client relationship management, accreditation maintenance, risk management, commercial awareness, tender and estimating support
Preferred skills
Project management or supervisory qualifications, switching and access authority, rescue, EWP, dogging, rigging, crane, confined space, cable spiking, HV cable testing, plant competencies, established relationships with network providers and principal contractors
Technologies
Overhead lines, underground cables, padmount substations, HV/LV cable installation, jointing, terminations
Responsibilities
Plan and manage overhead and underground distribution projects; secure and maintain PHE's accreditation with network providers; report weekly on safety, progress, cost, variations, and risks; lead and mentor field crews; develop field delivery and quality assurance systems; manage schedules, budgets, subcontractors, plant, and materials; act as primary client-facing representative; contribute to estimating and pricing for tenders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC