Overhead Lines Project Manager

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the cable tunnel and associated infrastructure works, ensuring alignment with the ASTI framework requirements
• Manage the Main Works Contractor and coordinate all construction activities, with early works commencing February 2025
• Manage the construction of new Cable Sealing End Compounds (CSECs) in Tilbury and Gravesend
• Oversee the delivery of the new 2.2km cable tunnel beneath the River Thames, containing two 400kV transmission circuits
• Coordinate the safe disconnection and decommissioning of existing cables and tunnel infrastructure
• Liaise with the Great Grid Partnership regarding the reconductoring and uprating of 27km of overhead lines between Tilbury, Kingsnorth and Grain substations
• Manage a fully integrated project programme, coordinating interfaces and resources to ensure achievability
• Work as part of a team with other Project Managers and the Lead Project Manager
• Support the NEC4 Project Manager in carrying out their contractual duties within the Contract
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, the ASTI framework conditions, environmental legislation, and National Grid Technical Specifications
• Monitor project budget, schedule, and quality standards
• Manage risks and opportunities and enact change effectively to deliver best value outcomes
• Provide regular project status reports giving accurate SHESQ performance, milestone progress and risk management data
• Capture and implement lessons learnt throughout the project lifecycle
• Undertake Project Induction, Tunnel Entry & Associated Emergency Arrangements training, and any other training deemed appropriate by National Grid
• Intermittent Drugs & Alcohol Testing (as required)

• 10+ years in Project Management, preferably in Transmission & Distribution
• Proficient knowledge and experience implementing BP/SR106 Commissioning and Decommissioning
• Proficient knowledge and experience implementing BP/SR188 Design Management and BP135 Drawings management process
• Knowledge of UK transmission system engineering
• Demonstrate project management experience of construction schemes delivered safely, sustainably, to specification, on time and to budget
• Proficient knowledge of the application of CDM (Construction Design and Management)
• Proficient knowledge of NEC4 contracts
• Knowledge of substations, cable tunnels or overhead lines

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