HV Contracts Manager

Description:

Role: HV Contracts Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + £1000 bonus

Location: Remote (Occasional site visits)

Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Life policy – 4 x annual salary
Private healthcare
Enhanced pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity package
Company-wide bonus scheme
Laptop
Bike to work scheme.
Company Overview:

We are currently in partnership with one of the UK’s leading Solar O&M company, committed to delivering exceptional service to their clients. Their culture and people make this a great place to work. As they expand their operations across the UK, they are excited to welcome new team members.

Due to rapid growth and exciting plans within the HV team, they are pleased to introduce the role of HV Contracts Manager. You will join a large team of electricians providing preventative and corrective site maintenance across our O&M portfolio. This role involves supporting technicians working on HV networks remotely, regular site visits for training, QA, and operational tasks, and building and maintaining client relationships. You will ensure high levels of health and safety, keep documentation up to date, and support all HV requirements of the company. Additionally, you will manage HV partner framework operations, including scheduling PM, tracking work, and ensuring timely and standards-compliant reporting.

Responsibilities:

General management of day-to-day operations
Management of HV contractors, including SSE and HVPS
Management of contractors for HVPM
HV maintenance tracker manager for your designated region
Control engineer duties and field team support.
Management of O&M corrective projects involving contractors
Supporting the HV lead with AP training as required.
Negotiating new HV contracts and terms for corrective work
Developing and maintaining contractor relationships
RAMS authorization alongside HV admin
Client engagement on HV points
Supporting the recruitment process of HV team members
Training and support for new starters in the HV team
Corrective work project management
AP training and authorization
HV project teamwork
Contribution to the HV business plan where work is done in-house.
Recognize issues and assess risks.
Keep up to date with industry standards and technology, reporting findings to management.
Participate in internal and external training.
Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
Recommend improvements and modifications.
Investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders, including the public.
Participate in internal and external meetings as requested.
Key Skills:

Must hold 18th Edition Electrical Regulations qualification.
Senior Authorised Person or Approved Authorised Person authorization in another position.
Preferably degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or HNC qualified
5+ years of experience working with high voltage equipment.
Demonstrate relevant knowledge of HV & LV distribution systems.
Experience with central inverter manufacturers is preferable but not essential.
Worked on large-scale solar projects.
Comprehensive knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulation Standards
Comprehensive knowledge of DC Electrical systems
Ability to understand site drawings and SLDs.
Ability to work under pressure and deal with emergency situations.
Excellent communication skills to maintain strong client relationships