Construction Manager
| Company: | Morson Talent |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | G1 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Dec 2026 |
Summary
HV Electrical Construction Manager
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced HV Electrical Construction Manager to lead the delivery of major high-voltage transmission and substation projects across the UK.
This is a hands-on construction leadership role requiring extensive experience managing the installation of electrical plant on complex transmission projects. The successful candidate will have a proven track record delivering 400kV substations from construction through commissioning and energisation, ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
You will lead multidisciplinary site teams, manage specialist electrical subcontractors, coordinate with engineering and commissioning teams, and oversee the installation of critical electrical infrastructure including AIS, GIS, transformers and HVDC equipment.
This position is ideally suited to candidates who have progressed through electrical construction roles within the transmission sector.
Applicants with a predominantly civil engineering, groundworks or balance-of-plant background will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the electrical construction delivery of HV/EHV substation projects.
• Manage the installation of major electrical plant, including:
o 400kV Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS)
o 400kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
o Super Grid Transformers (SGTs)
o HVDC converter station equipment
o LV AC/DC systems
o Protection, control and interface systems
• Manage electrical installation teams, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Develop, review and approve Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS).
• Ensure all installation activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications.
• Coordinate construction activities with engineering, commissioning and project management teams.
• Manage interfaces between OEMs, contractors and client representatives.
• Monitor project progress, resolve technical issues and support programme delivery.
• Lead inspections, quality assurance, snagging and handover activities.
• Support commissioning and energisation through to successful project completion.
Essential Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
• Extensive experience delivering HV/EHV substation construction projects.
• Proven experience managing the installation of high-voltage electrical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of 400kV AIS and/or GIS installations.
• Experience overseeing the installation of power transformers and Super Grid Transformers (SGTs).
• Experience working within electricity transmission environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methodologies and site delivery.
• Experience producing and reviewing RAMS.
• Proven ability to manage electrical subcontractors and site teams.
• Experience working with major utility clients, EPC contractors or OEMs.
Desirable Experience
• HVDC converter station projects.
• Experience working with National Grid, SP Energy Networks, SSEN or other UK transmission network operators.
• Familiarity with OEMs such as Siemens Energy, Hitachi Energy, GE Vernova or similar.
• Commissioning and energisation experience.
• Knowledge of protection, control and SCADA systems.
• Experience working under NEC contract frameworks.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for an experienced electrical construction professional with a strong background in high-voltage transmission projects. You will be a confident site leader with the technical expertise to manage complex installations and the leadership skills to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
You will thrive in a fast-paced delivery environment and have a practical understanding of what it takes to successfully construct, commission and energise critical transmission infrastructure.