400kV Substation Works Package Manager - Site-based - London, UK

400kV Substation Works Package Manager - London, UK

About the Role

Are you ready to help deliver complex renewable infrastructure that supports a greener future? At EDF Power Solutions, you’ll play a key role in major solar and battery projects that power Britain’s journey to net zero.

The Opportunity

As a Works Package Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of the 400kV substation works package that sits at the core of a large solar and battery construction programme. Your work will help us deliver safe, reliable and well‑coordinated project outcomes.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this role is site based in #Essex at #Chelmsford for the duration of construction. You’ll also attend project meetings in our #London office when required.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience across design, engineering interfaces and commissioning while working closely with commercial, engineering and quality teams. You’ll also help integrate technology across solar, battery and grid systems, making this a great opportunity to broaden your expertise.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a Works Package Manager with proven experience delivering technically complex infrastructure projects.

To be shortlisted, you’ll bring some of the following:

• Knowledge or experience related to engineering, construction, project management or an equivalent blend of skills gained through work, training, or practical experience.
• A project management qualification (e.g., APM PPQ) or relevant on‑the‑job experience demonstrating strong project delivery capability.
• Experience delivering projects within complex technical environments

• Detailed understanding of PV, BESS or substation systems including installation, commissioning and operation
• Experience working with DNOs or TNOs and understanding of grid code compliance

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the 400kV substation works package from design to handover
• Leading contract management including cost, schedule, risk and quality
• Coordinating interfaces with contractors across PV, BESS and NGET activities
• Overseeing onsite safety performance and supporting CDM readiness
• Working with engineering, quality and commissioning teams to ensure integrated delivery

Pay, Benefits and Culture

If you’re looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun and help to create a net zero future – then you’re in the right place! If you’re passionate about tackling climate change to support a cleaner, greener future, we’d love you to come and join us.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and an exceptional pension scheme, our employee benefits include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle – from electric vehicle leasing and private healthcare to extra holiday and more.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Why EDF Power Solutions?

We’re united by a shared ambition: to tackle climate change and power a net zero future. Our diverse team is growing fast, driven by innovation and a commitment to clean, green energy for all.

With technologies spanning onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage and green hydrogen, we’re the UK and Ireland’s most diverse renewable generator. By 2035, we aim to deliver 10GW of low‑carbon energy – and we’d love you to help us get there.

Applications please by end of 12th April 2026

Energise your career. Accelerate a net zero future.

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Join us, and let’s do good together.