Cabling Project Manager - England & Wales

United Living Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave (incl. holidays)

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life insurance 3x base salary

Professional development

Job summary

United Infrastructure POWER T&D is seeking an accomplished Project Manager to lead and deliver large EHV cabling projects UK-wide, focusing on time, cost and safety. You will collaborate with National Grid, SSE, SPENW and other network operators, and manage cross-functional teams to achieve programme milestones.

We offer a competitive salary, 34 days leave, a pension, private medical cover and life insurance, plus ongoing professional development within a global energy environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading and managing projects and project teams on EHV/HV to 132kV Cabling Projects through all phases of design, construction, commissioning and close out.
• Experience working with National Grid, SSE, SPENW and other Cabling Transmission and Distribution Network Operators.
• Knowledge of street works, permit submission requirements and liaison with local authorities.
• Experience managing design requirements for cabling projects including commercial budgets.
• Proven ability to build strong client and subcontractor relationships.
• Understanding of Engineering Principals and CDM principles.
• Commercial understanding including NEC forms of contract.
• Knowledge of cabling installation techniques and relevant standards.
• Familiarity with NG/SSE/SPENW Technical Standards and procedures.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• Ability to produce negative Drug and Alcohol test results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of win plans for strategic bids and tenders.
• Responsible for the successful delivery of all stages of assigned projects to meet key programme milestones and mobilise new projects.
• Approve scope of works, plans and estimates for each project element.
• Ensure project controls (PMP, QA/QC, CPP) and monthly reporting are prepared and presented.
• Plan, programme, risk & change management, and cash flow across the project.
• Allocate resources effectively and optimise delivery while resolving conflicts.
• Promote SHE leadership and a strong safety culture across delivery teams.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure NEC contract compliance with subcontractors.
• Manage Programme of Works, Quality Plan and Project Risk Register.
• Adhere to company values and standards and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental policies.

Skills

EHV/HV cabling

Project leadership

Programme & planning management

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Safety leadership

NEC Contract knowledge

Driving licence

Drugs and alcohol testing

Job description

Job Description

United Infrastructure POWER T&D are recruiting for an accomplished Project Manager to work within our EHV Cabling Division. You will have demonstrable knowledge & experience in the development and delivery of large EHV cable projects, safely to time and to budget, working with National Grid, SSE, SPENW and similar Cabling Transmission and Distribution Network Operators.

Due to the growth trajectory within our cabling division, this position will be across the whole of the UK.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 34 days annual leave (including public holidays), pension scheme, private medical cover, 3x base salary life insurance.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

What You Will Do

• Assist in the preparation of win plans for strategic bids and tenders
• Responsible for the successful delivery of all stages of assigned projects to meet the key programme milestones. Provide support and preparation for the mobilisation of new projects
• Accountable for the approval of the scope of works, the plan and estimate for each element of the project
• Accountable for team consistency in the preparation and presentation of project controls to be deployed on the project, including but not limited to; PMP, QA/QC, CPP
• Plan, project programme, risk & change management, EVM analysis, internal budget control and cash flow throughout
• Prioritising the assignment of project resources and resolving conflicting requirements to actively seeking to improve and optimise project delivery
• Ensure that performance management ethos and practice is adopted by project delivery teams
• Achieving a consistent high standard of project programming and producing monthly reports
• Ensuring the successful resolution of issues and challenges on individual projects as required. Providing guidance and leadership and when necessary, acting in the role of troubleshooter
• Demonstrate effective individual and collective SHE leadership and promote enthusiastic SHE culture. Manage Safety through early development incorporating life cycle designs that minimise risk to personnel. Drive the “Safety by Design” philosophy through the project delivery process
• To work within established Company policies and procedures to address breaches of the SHE policies or management systems where necessary
• Ensuring that any lessons learned, and innovation are applied internally within the United Infrastructure POWER T&D business
• Enforcing standards of quality and professionalism for each stage of the project cycle
• Monitoring compliance with, and the monitoring of NEC Contract terms and conditions, scope of work and variations log, NEC Contract terms and conditions, scope of work and variations log with subcontractors
• Managing the Programme of Works, Quality Plan and Project Risk Register
• Promote company values and standards and exhibit appropriate behaviour in accordance with Company ethos demonstrating safety, integrity & commitment at all times
• In accordance with our certification to the standards OHSAS 18001, ISO9001:2000 and ISO 14001 each employee will comply with and contribute to the effective implementation of the: Health and Safety policy, Quality Policy, and Environmental Policy
• Undertake any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and satisfy the needs of the role

Qualifications

At United Infrastructure, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences.

Who We Are Looking For

• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing a projects and project teams on EHV/HV to 132kV Cabling Projects through all phases of design, construction, commission and close out, including Programme and Planning management
• Experience of working with National Grid, SSE, SPENW and other Cabling Transmission and Distribution Network Operators
• Knowledge of street works, permit submission requirements and familiarisation of local and council liaison
• Experience of managing the design requirements for Cabling projects inclusive of commercial budgets
• Experience of developing and managing good working relationships with client and sub contractors
• Understanding of Engineering Principals and knowledge and understanding of the principles of CDM
• Commercial understanding including NEC Forms of Contract
• Knowledge and working understanding of Cabling Installation Techniques
• Fully conversant with NG/SSE and SPENW Technical Standards, policies, and procedures
• Hold a full driving license
• Produce a negative result for the compulsory Drugs and Alcohol test
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills