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Business Development Manager - 132kV & Infrastructure Projects (Civil Works) Location: Hybrid - Essex or Cambridge (with UK-wide travel required) Salary: £50,000-£80,000 per annum (DOE) Benefits : £500 monthly car allowance + Mileage paid Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with strong connections across the UK utilities, electricity infrastructure or renewable energy sectors with experience across 132kV and above? Our client is a leading NERS accredited electrical contractor delivering high-voltage infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and an expanding order book, they are looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to help drive new business and strengthen relationships with key clients across the electricity and infrastructure markets including DNOs, ICPs and main contractors. This role requires a willingness to travel regularly to meet with stakeholders, including staying away from home during parts of the week when necessary. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll play a key role in shaping future growth, working closely with senior leadership to secure major opportunities across HV cabling, substations, renewable energy connections and associated civil engineering projects. The Role As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities across the UK electricity infrastructure sector. You'll build long-term relationships with clients, developers, DNOs, ICPs and principal contractors while supporting the delivery of successful bids and helping to develop the company's future growth strategy. Key Responsibilities Identify and secure new business opportunities across the utilities, electrical infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with company growth plans. Build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, DNOs, ICPs, developers and principal contractors. Manage opportunities from initial engagement through to contract award. Support the preparation of high-quality tenders, proposals and client presentations. Work closely with operational, commercial and estimating teams throughout the bid process. Attend client meetings, networking events and industry conferences. Monitor market trends, upcoming frameworks and competitor activity. Maintain an accurate pipeline of opportunities and business forecasts. About You To be considered, you will have: A proven track record in business development within utilities, electrical infrastructure, renewable energy or civil engineering. Strong understanding of the UK electricity network and infrastructure market. Existing relationships with DNOs, ICPs, developers, utility providers or major infrastructure contractors. Existing experience at 132kV and above Experience winning new business and developing long-term client partnerships. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. A commercial mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities. The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. A willingness to travel across the UK. What's on Offer Competitive salary of between £50,000 - £80,000 (DOE) Annual company bonus. Hybrid working Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious contractor delivering major UK infrastructure projects. Genuine career progression and the chance to make a significant impact on the company's continued growth. If you're looking for your next challenge within the UK utilities and energy infrastructure sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Carrington West for a confidential discussion. Contact Luke Shaw on (phone number removed)/(phone number removed) FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Transmission & Distribution professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Transmission & Distribution division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call L uke Shaw on (phone number removed)/(phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.

Senior Project Manager - EHV Substations Contract Type: Ltd Company Contract Rate: Circa £550 per day (Dependant on experience) Location: Bournemouth Working Pattern: 5 Days Per Week On-Site Travel: Paid The Role: We re seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of EHV/HV substation construction and refurbishment projects across the UK. This is a hands-on site-based role requiring a strong background in substation construction, HV electrical infrastructure, and M&E project delivery. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for delivering complex transmission and distribution projects safely, on programme, and within budget while managing key stakeholder relationships including National Grid, DNOs, and regulatory authorities. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of EHV/HV substation construction projects from inception through to commissioning. Manage transformer replacement, refurbishment, repair, and maintenance activities on 132kV assets. Oversee 132kV busbar replacement and associated substation upgrade works. Manage maintenance and replacement programmes for breakers ranging from 33kV to 132kV. Coordinate and supervise multidisciplinary site teams including: Electrical Fitters Cable Jointers Civil Engineering Teams Specialist Subcontractors Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. Review and approve RAMS and ensure safe systems of work are implemented across all projects. Conduct and oversee safety audits and site inspections. Monitor project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and commercial performance. Develop and maintain project programmes and resource plans. Manage stakeholder communications and act as the primary point of contact with National Grid, DNOs, clients, and local authorities. Drive project delivery to achieve programme milestones and client satisfaction. Candidate Requirements Essential Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within the electricity transmission or distribution sector. Strong background delivering: EHV/HV substation construction projects Transformer replacement and maintenance works HV electrical infrastructure projects M&E projects within utilities or energy sectors Experience managing projects involving voltage levels from 33kV to 132kV and above. Demonstrable knowledge of National Grid and DNO standards and procedures. Strong understanding of CDM regulations, RAMS, and construction health and safety requirements. Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour teams on live operational sites. Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills. Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and reporting. Desirable AP/SAP authorisations. HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent Project Management qualification. SMSTS certification. Experience working on National Grid framework projects. What's on Offer Competitive day rate of approximately £550 per day Ltd Company. (Dependant on experience) Paid travel. Possible long-term opportunity with a leading infrastructure contractor. High-profile transmission and distribution projects. Opportunity to lead complex EHV substation programmes across the UK.

Role: M&E Site Supervisor (HV Substations) Multiple locations: South West England/ South Wales Turner Lovell are recruiting for M&E Site Supervisors to join a 1billion + turnover EPC Contractor in the electricity and renewable energy sector. Having secured multi-year framework agreements, they are now expanding the team to deliver turnkey HV substation projects ranging from 20m to 150m across the UK. Our client is seeking an experienced M&E Site Supervisor to join their Electricity Transmission team and support the delivery of HV projects (up to 400 kV) across South West England & South Wales. A full UK driving license is essential due to travel requirements. About the role: Overseeing mechanical and electrical works across multiple sites. Supporting the Site Manager to ensure health & safety, quality, and programme compliance. Managing site teams, subcontractors, and resources. Coordinating materials, equipment, and documentation. Ensuring accurate site records and daily inspections. Supporting inductions and contributing to a proactive safety culture. Requirements: SSSTS and a valid safety passport (CSCS/CPCS/ECITB). Experience supervising M&E works, ideally on utility or infrastructure projects. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Good IT skills, especially with Microsoft 365. Willingness to travel across the region. This is an exciting new opportunity to join one of the leading organisations in the electricity transmission sector and work on projects of significant importance to the energy transmission targets. If this sounds like it could be your next challenge - please apply or contact Yana Arif at (url removed) / (phone number removed) for further information.

Design Manager - Central London Offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 Basic Salary plus Excellent Benefits! Our client is focused on driving the transition to a sustainable energy future. Currently recruiting a Design Manager who will be responsible for reviewing and ensuring the sufficiency of design and quality control documentation for a variety of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites across Europe. The ideal candidate will have proven experience performing and managing the review of designs for high voltage construction projects such as renewable energy projects, BESS, substations, or similar, from a Distribution Network Operator, Owner's Engineer, contractor or developer's perspective. The Design Manager requires an individual to be technically competent with excellent communication skills, is able to distinguish high priority issues with clarity, and manage their identification and resolution in a variety of settings (different countries, contractors, contractual arrangements, etc.). Design Manager - Key responsibilities Agree the right design review strategy for each project and lead the review of all design submissions from contractors and other project stakeholders (DNO, TSO, etc.), ensuring they meet project requirements and ensuring adherence to relevant norms and standards for projects Proactively identify and prioritise important issues, identify required documentation and required submission dates to ensure interfaces between equipment and works of different parties can be clarified, and any review processes completed without impacting the project timeline Coordinate with external owner's engineers and specialists for supplementary design reviews or technical support where necessary Play a key role in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and technical specifications for equipment and works, ideally including HV equipment (such as transformers up to 400kV) Provide input to project's quality management plans and define quality requirements for projects Review as-built documentation at project completion to confirm its accuracy and completeness Actively participate in project meetings and lessons-learned workshops to contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and standards Support the asset management team by documenting and capturing any design modifications made during the operational phase of projects Establish and maintain a consistent design and documentation methodology to be applied across all European projects, while accommodating market-specific requirements Oversee the central management, collation, and organisation of technical documentation Capacity building and support of the development team to ensure that designs submitted for permitting are realistic and constructible Design Manager - Experience and skills Engineering degree or equivalent, preferably electrical engineering or related Experience with large scale electricity projects required, experience with HV grid connections and/or BESS projects desirable Familiarity with relevant norms and standards Ability to discuss technical aspects of all engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, controls, etc.) Experience carrying out design reviews, ideally working with/for Owner's Engineers Competency with AutoCAD software (for review purposes), document management systems, and standard office software Ability to coordinate and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, external contractors, technical advisors, and regulatory bodies Willingness for occasional travel to project sites or international offices Highly organised, attention to detail, a problem-solving mindset and commercial acumen The Design Manager position is offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 basic salary plus excellent benefits for the successful candidate. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position offering flexibility to work 3 days per week at our client's office in the central London. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Design Manager. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.

Design Manager - North of England Offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 Basic Salary plus Excellent Benefits! Our client is focused on driving the transition to a sustainable energy future. Currently recruiting a Design Manager who will be responsible for reviewing and ensuring the sufficiency of design and quality control documentation for a variety of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites across Europe. The ideal candidate will have proven experience performing and managing the review of designs for high voltage construction projects such as renewable energy projects, BESS, substations, or similar, from a Distribution Network Operator, Owner's Engineer, contractor or developer's perspective. The Design Manager requires an individual to be technically competent with excellent communication skills, is able to distinguish high priority issues with clarity, and manage their identification and resolution in a variety of settings (different countries, contractors, contractual arrangements, etc.). Design Manager - Key responsibilities Agree the right design review strategy for each project and lead the review of all design submissions from contractors and other project stakeholders (DNO, TSO, etc.), ensuring they meet project requirements and ensuring adherence to relevant norms and standards for projects Proactively identify and prioritise important issues, identify required documentation and required submission dates to ensure interfaces between equipment and works of different parties can be clarified, and any review processes completed without impacting the project timeline Coordinate with external owner's engineers and specialists for supplementary design reviews or technical support where necessary Play a key role in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and technical specifications for equipment and works, ideally including HV equipment (such as transformers up to 400kV) Provide input to project's quality management plans and define quality requirements for projects Review as-built documentation at project completion to confirm its accuracy and completeness Actively participate in project meetings and lessons-learned workshops to contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and standards Support the asset management team by documenting and capturing any design modifications made during the operational phase of projects Establish and maintain a consistent design and documentation methodology to be applied across all European projects, while accommodating market-specific requirements Oversee the central management, collation, and organisation of technical documentation Capacity building and support of the development team to ensure that designs submitted for permitting are realistic and constructible Design Manager - Experience and skills Engineering degree or equivalent, preferably electrical engineering or related Experience with large scale electricity projects required, experience with HV grid connections and/or BESS projects desirable Familiarity with relevant norms and standards Ability to discuss technical aspects of all engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, controls, etc.) Experience carrying out design reviews, ideally working with/for Owner's Engineers Competency with AutoCAD software (for review purposes), document management systems, and standard office software Ability to coordinate and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, external contractors, technical advisors, and regulatory bodies Willingness for occasional travel to project sites or international offices Highly organised, attention to detail, a problem-solving mindset and commercial acumen The Design Manager position is offering Circa. £60,000 - £80,000 basic salary plus excellent benefits for the successful candidate. This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid position offering flexibility to work 3 days per week at our client's office in the North of England. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of Design Manager. This vacancy is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.

Electrical Project Manager (Electricity T&D, HV Substations) Location: Scotland - Central Belt About our client: Turner Lovell are recruiting for an established M&E contractor, operating across Europe on various HV energy infrastructure & datacentre projects, in both the design and construction phases. They are known for innovation, collaboration, and performance and offer excellent career development opportunities and reward high performance. About the role: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of medium and high-voltage (MV/HV) electrical infrastructure projects . - In this role, you will oversee all aspects of project execution-from initial planning through to completion-ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. - You will be the main point of contact for the client, building strong and professional relationships throughout the project. - You'll manage scheduling, coordination, and team leadership, while ensuring full compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. - Your focus will be on achieving successful outcomes that reflect our client's values and commitment to excellence. Key Responsibilities: Lead project handover from estimating to construction teams Coordinate staffing, subcontractor mobilisation, and site setup Develop project plans including procurement, design, construction schedules, and cost controls Liaise with clients and design teams on engineering and procurement matters Prepare and implement safety and quality plans Oversee daily site operations and ensure compliance with programme and engineering standards Conduct regular audits and toolbox talks for EHS and QA/QC compliance Monitor team performance and support training and development Hold progress meetings with clients and subcontractors Track productivity, manage project progress, and report performance Identify and escalate risks or issues promptly Submit monthly internal reports and maintain accurate site records Ensure testing, commissioning, and handover of systems are completed to required standards Finalise project accounts and submit close-out documentation Maintain client relationships during warranty and retention periods Participate in project manager meetings and contribute to continuous improvement Maintain strong client engagement from project start to completion Required Qualifications and Skills: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related field or a strong technical trade background Proven experience delivering substation and MV/HV electrical infrastructure projects Confident representing the company in senior-level meetings, presentations, and technical discussions Proficient in IT tools, with the ability to create and present reports and project documentation Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams Willingness to travel between sites area as needed Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Self-motivated with strong leadership and team-building capabilities Positive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving and project delivery If this sounds like it could be your next challenge, please apply or contact Yana Arif at (url removed) / (phone number removed) for further information.