HV Contracts Manager - North

HV Contracts Manager - North

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Engineering

Region:

North West

Location:

Manchester

Salary:

£50,000 to £55,000 per annum

Salary Description:

company vehicle , bonus

Posted:

12/05/2026

Recruiter:

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd

Job Ref:

BBBH28735

Astute's Renewable Energy Team is exclusively partnering with a key player in the Solar and BESS market who are looking for a HV Contracts Manager to join the team. The role is a pivotal one and the purpose is to ensure operational excellence and to ensure the provision of HV support across the business is there when required This HV Contracts Manager role comes with a salary up to �55,000, incremental supplements for additional qualifications, a company vehicle plus bonus and generous benefits package. The ideal location would be in the North of England but we're open to a more remote option too. If you're a HV Contracts Manager and are looking to work for an innovative and proven Solar and BESS operator, EPC and developer, please get in touch. Responsibilities and duties of the HV Contracts Manager role Reporting to the HV Manager you will:

• Manage all key personnel/companies both internally and externally relating to the HV activities
• Planning and execution of HV switching, isolations and earthing up to 33kV (this is subject to internal sign off with competence)
• Schedule HV operations in different regions, staying up to date with any contractual obligation
• Assist with understanding and interpreting client requirements within the HV scope of contract
• Ensure that proactive, annual maintenance schedules are created and adhered to
• Assess the existing HV supply chain and ensure it's effectiveness, suggesting any improvements/changes with a data-driven approach
• Be able to carry out some HV remedial works when the decision is made to do the works internally
• Provide HV technical support for Field Engineers
• Full job spec available on application and request post telephone call with Astute Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
• Experience in large scale renewables projects, ideally BESS and/or solar
• Experience switching up to 33kV, 66kV would be great
• At least a NVQ level 3 in electrical installation, higher qualifications hugely desirable Personal skills The HV Contracts Manager role would suit someone who is:
• A strong communicator
• Excellent organisational skills
• Someone proactive and solutions-focussed Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role
• Up to �55,000 basic salary
• Increases depending on authorisations
• Company vehicle
• Bonus up to 12.5%
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Great pension
• 33 days holiday inc BH #LI-MS1 INDREN Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.