HVDC Package Manager

HVDC Package Manager

The HVDC Package Manager is responsible for the delivery of the HVDC contract and the coordination of the respective packages that form the HVDC system (including the Onshore Substation, The Offshore Substation and the 400kV grid connection).

Responsibilities

• The HVDC package manager role shall provide expert guidance during ongoing development, negotiation and execution of the HVDC related contracts.
• Be the Client representative under the HVDC works contract.
• Produce and maintain the package execution plan, including schedule, budget forecasts, and risk/opportunity assessments.
• Develop and deliver the commercial strategy for the package in conjunction with the contracts manager.
• Coordinate technical inputs and specialist analyses required to support the client's decision-making.
• Review contractor proposals, schedules and methodologies, offering independent technical and commercial recommendations.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders such as contractors, Marine Warranty Surveyors, regulatory bodies and certification entities as required.
• Produce interface plans, actions logs and progress reports required under the SoW.
• Provide specialist advisory input on HSE matters relevant to HVDC construction operations.
• Review contractor HSE documentation and make recommendations to ensure alignment with industry standards.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and presentations summarising progress, risks and key decisions for the client's project leadership team.
• Provide independent expert opinion at project meetings when required.

Key Qualifications

• Degree or Chartership in Project Management and membership of recognised Project Management organisation such as APM would be advantageous.
• Experience of delivering complex HVDC Electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of Electrical Engineering or closely related Engineering or technical degree.
• Experience delivering large, complex capital projects through development and construction phase.
• Experience of HV and EHV transmission systems.
• Knowledge of grid infrastructure.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills with suppliers and grid operators.
• Strong team player, self-starting and highly motivated.
• Strong level of competency in contract management, claims management, negotiation techniques and dispute resolution methodologies.