Contracts / Project Manager - HV Substations (Belgium) - Mons, Wallonia, Belgium

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- HV Substations (Belgium) /b /ph3Job Purpose /h3pAs part of an exciting expansion across the European power and energy sector, bDesigner Group /b is seeking an experienced bContracts / Project Manager – HV Substations /b to join our Operations team in Belgium. /ppThis role is responsible for the successful delivery of High Voltage (HV) Substation projects, ensuring all works are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead multidisciplinary project teams throughout the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction and design coordination through construction, energisation, commissioning, and handover. /ppThe successful candidate will have strong experience delivering HV Substation, Grid Infrastructure, Utility, or Power Transmission Distribution projects and will play a key role in supporting Designer Group's continued growth within the energy sector. /ppbPlease note: /b Applicants must have the blegal right to work in Belgium (EU citizenship or valid Belgian work authorisation). /b /ph3Roles Responsibilities /h3ulliLead the delivery of HV Substation and Grid Infrastructure projects from pre-construction through to energisation and handover. /liliManage all contractual, commercial, operational, and technical aspects of projects under your control. /liliSupport tender reviews, project estimates, risk assessments, and bid submissions. /liliCoordinate design development activities, technical reviews, and value engineering initiatives. /liliManage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost reporting in conjunction with the Project Quantity Surveyor. /liliOversee procurement activities, including major equipment packages, subcontractors, and specialist suppliers. /liliEnsure compliance with client specifications, grid operator requirements, relevant bBelgian regulations /b, and industry standards. /liliLead and manage project teams including Site Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers, Planners, and Commercial personnel. /liliMonitor project progress, key milestones, programme delivery, risk registers, RFIs, technical submittals, and change management processes. /liliChair regular progress meetings with clients, utilities, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. /liliEnsure safe execution of all works in accordance with Designer Group's Health Safety Management System. /liliCoordinate commissioning, testing, energisation, and final handover activities. /liliDevelop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, utility providers, contractors, and key stakeholders. /liliSupport business development initiatives and identify future opportunities within the HV and Energy sectors. /li /ulh3Qualifications Experience /h3ulliMinimum 10 years' experience delivering HV Substation, Power Infrastructure, Transmission Distribution, Utilities, or large-scale Electrical Engineering projects. /liliProven experience managing projects involving HV systems ranging from 110kV to 380kV desirable. /liliDegree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline preferred. /liliStrong commercial awareness with experience managing NEC, FIDIC, or equivalent contract forms. /liliExperience working with utility providers, transmission system operators (TSOs), or EPC contractors. /liliExcellent understanding of Substation construction, HV equipment installation, protection systems, testing, commissioning, and energisation processes. /liliValid driving licence. /lilibMust have the legal right to work in Belgium. /b /li /ulh3Person Specification /h3ulliStrong leadership and people management skills. /liliExcellent stakeholder and client management capabilities. /liliCommercially focused with strong contractual awareness. /liliEffective communicator with strong written and verbal English skills. /liliHighly organised with excellent planning and coordination abilities. /liliStrong analytical and problem-solving skills. /liliAbility to manage multiple stakeholders and project workstreams simultaneously. /liliDriven, proactive, and committed to delivering projects safely and successfully. /li /ulh3Location /h3pbBelgium /b /p